East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Labuan Bajo
Labuan Bajo is a city in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 188,724. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now22°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population188,724
Local time22:28
8.50° S, 119.89° EElevation 63 mUTC+8 · Central Indonesia Time
Postal code86754October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month64mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Labuan Bajo at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:36 · 17:5612 h 20 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:24Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in October
Coolest month25°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthMarch
225 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
18 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
November
How Labuan Bajo has grown
People living in the built-up area (15 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+869%7,194 in 1975 → 70k in 2025Weather in Labuan Bajo
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 97%
Today22 Oct31°23°2.7 mm
Fri23 Oct30°21°1 mm
Sat24 Oct29°24°1.6 mm
Sun25 Oct30°22°1 mm
Mon26 Oct30°23°2.6 mm
Tue27 Oct31°23°2.7 mm
Wed28 Oct30°23°2 mm
Thu29 Oct30°23°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct29°23°4.4 mm
Sat31 Oct28°23°5.4 mm
When to go to Labuan Bajo
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 40 | 40 | 44 | 48 | 53 | 54 | 73 | 71 | 53 | 51 | 47 | 41 |
| High | 28° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
| Low | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 324 | 286 | 225 | 150 | 69 | 42 | 24 | 18 | 32 | 64 | 142 | 237 |
| Wet days | 30 | 28 | 30 | 23 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 21 | 27 | 30 |
| Sea | 29° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 29° |
What's on in Labuan Bajo
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Outdoors around Labuan Bajo
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
sunsetViewpoints
2.7 kmSunset HillViewpoints
4 kmNeren Diving KomodoDive site
1.1 kmTwin Island DiveDive site
1.5 kmSeraya kecil dive siteDive site
9.1 kmSabolon besar dive siteDive site
15 kmNature around Labuan Bajo
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Indonesia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Labuan Bajo
Earthquakes around Labuan Bajo
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days36magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950240magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record20within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.1Labuan Bajo 137 km ↑1990 · 136 km
6.8Labuan Bajo 59 km ↘1968 · 59 km
6.7Bima 47 km ↗1954 · 107 km
6.6Bima 30 km ↑2009 · 142 km
Universities and research institutes
Politeknik El Bajo CommodusUniversity or college
Towns and villages around Labuan Bajo
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Wae Kelambu0.5 kmBelancang0.7 kmTengah0.8 kmWaemata0.8 kmWaekemiri1 kmCempa1.1 kmWaewaso1.2 kmCowangdereng1.5 kmUjung1.5 kmWaekesambi1.9 kmSenaru2 kmLancang2.3 kmNuakaba2.6 kmKaper Utara3 kmGorontalo3.5 kmKalumpang3.6 kmKaper Selatan3.8 kmPasirpanjang3.8 kmPatebanggeng4.1 kmMengejeret4.5 kmMerombok5 kmNanganae5.2 kmKandangbembe5.4 kmPalembang5.5 kmCapi5.7 kmLobohusu6 kmRoang6.3 kmNggorang6.8 kmHandel Utara7.5 kmBancang7.5 kmWatulangkas7.6 kmWeor7.8 kmHandel Selatan8.3 kmRangko8.4 kmTondonggalang8.6 kmToerlaing8.7 kmMuntungkajang8.7 kmManjaga8.7 kmTobodo8.7 kmTanadereng8.8 kmLinggo8.8 kmSokdudu9.1 kmSokrutung9.2 kmBenteng9.2 kmNaba9.2 kmTimbus9.3 kmTanggar9.3 kmDalong9.3 kmPantar9.6 kmDoe9.6 kmDuwe9.9 kmRoang10 kmBenteng10 kmLemes11 kmEmboeras11 kmRai11 kmMamis11 kmDencang11 kmPau11 kmKerumbu11 kmGerak11 kmMburak11 kmWaemoto11 kmKampung Kukusan11 kmRungkam11 kmPau12 kmManjerite12 kmGoloworok12 kmMbore12 kmKaca12 kmRoangkeka12 kmBolengdarat12 kmMbehal13 kmWaembaru13 kmGologalang13 kmMelo Bawah13 kmBolengpulau13 kmCumbi13 kmWangkung14 kmMerawang14 km
Labuan Bajo from above
Around Labuan Bajo14 places to see, do and reach nearby
Mirror stone caveNature2.3 kmSano LimbungNature24 kmBidadari Island, East Nusa TenggaraNature5.7 kmKelor Island, East Nusa TenggaraNature9.8 kmPungu Besar IslandNature11 kmPulau BajoNature2.5 kmSeraya Kecil Island, East Nusa TenggaraNature9.4 kmKukusan Besar IslandNature4.0 kmWai SanoMountain28 kmNeren Diving KomodoDive site1.1 kmTwin Island DiveDive site1.5 kmSeraya kecil dive siteDive site9.1 kmPelabuhan Labuan BajoFerry port1.4 kmPelabuhan ferry Labuan BajoFerry port1.5 km
Postal code
86754
Getting to Labuan Bajo
Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin AirportBMU
132 kmPelabuhan Labuan BajoKalabahi · Pelabuhan Benoa · Pelabuhan Makassar · Terminal Penumpang Pelabuhan Bima
1.4 kmPelabuhan ferry Labuan BajoPelabuhan ferry Sape
1.5 kmPlaces near Labuan Bajo
Places with a climate like Labuan Bajo
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Labuan Bajo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Labuan Bajo.
What is the hottest month in Labuan Bajo?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Labuan Bajo?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the rainiest month in Labuan Bajo?
March is the wettest month with about 225 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Labuan Bajo?
The sea is warmest in November at about 30°C and coolest in August at about 28°C.
What is the postal code of Labuan Bajo?
The postal code of Labuan Bajo is 86754.