Flores Weather (Indonesia): Seasons, Sea Conditions & Komodo Trips

Last updated November 2026: Flores weather in Indonesia follows a tropical pattern with a distinct dry season and wet season. Sea conditions and rain shape a Komodo trip more than air temperature does. This guide covers Flores in East Nusa Tenggara and the Labuan Bajo gateway, not Flores in Guatemala.

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Flores weather at a glance (Indonesia, not Guatemala)

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Search results for this phrase are crowded with forecasts for Flores in Petén, Guatemala. This page covers Flores, Indonesia, where Labuan Bajo is the starting point for Komodo National Park. Daytime highs stay warm all year, typically around 30°C (86°F) on the coast. Nights are usually near 24°C (75°F). Rain and wind change far more from season to season than temperature does. For month-level planning, start with our Best Time to Visit Komodo: Month-by-Month Guide by Goal guide. Check live forecasts and marine bulletins at Indonesia's meteorological agency BMKG before you fix dates.

Dry season vs. wet season in Flores

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Flores has two clear modes. Dry season brings mostly sunny days, low humidity and brown, parched hills. Wet season brings heavier showers, humid air and green slopes. Exact month boundaries shift from year to year, so treat any calendar as a rough guide. BMKG publishes seasonal outlooks that show how the current year is tracking. Dry-season afternoons can reach about 33°C (91°F) in direct sun on exposed trails. Wet-season rain often arrives as short, heavy bursts rather than all-day drizzle, but this varies. Inland roads in the hills can slow down after sustained rain. Read our month-by-month Komodo timing advice for the full picture.

Flores weather by season: comparison table

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Use this table as a planning shortcut. Cells marked verify are not backed by a published source, so confirm them with BMKG and your operator. Prices below are illustrative budgeting examples, not quoted rates. For a shared day trip, expect something like Rp1,000,000 per person in a quieter month against Rp1,500,000 or more in peak season. Ask operators for current 2026 quotes.

Factor	Dry season	Wet season	Shoulder months
General conditions	Sunny, low humidity, about 31°C (88°F) by day	Humid, frequent showers, about 30°C (86°F) by day	Mixed; rain and sun swing week to week
Sea and boat outlook	Often calmer, but wind can build (verify)	More chance of swell and delays (verify)	Variable; check marine forecast
Visibility and landscape	Clear skies, dry brown hills	Green hills, hazier skies	Partly green, partly dry
Crowds and price	Busier; example Rp1,500,000+ per person	Quieter; example Rp1,000,000 per person	Mid-range
Best for	Photographers, first-timers, tight schedules	Flexible travelers wanting green scenery	Travelers who can shift dates

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What the weather means for Komodo boat trips

Wind and swell decide how a boat day feels. Heavy rain matters less than choppy water between Labuan Bajo and the islands. Seasick-prone travelers should favor calmer months and shorter routes. Liveaboards and multi-day trips are more exposed to schedule changes than a single day trip. Ask any operator what happens when seas are rough, because policies differ. Compare options on our Komodo Boat Tour: Day Trip vs 2D1N vs 3D2N Guide page. Trekking on Komodo and Rinca is hottest in the dry season, so start early and carry water. Snorkel and dive visibility varies with conditions, so check recent reports. Browse Komodo tour options or Labuan Bajo Tours: Day Trip, Overnight & Overland Options to match trip length to season.

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Getting to Labuan Bajo when weather turns

Weather can delay or cancel flights into Labuan Bajo. Check Komodo Airport arrival details and airline notices before you travel. Our guide on How to Get to Komodo: Flights, Boats & Routes from Bali covers other routes. Connecting from Bali needs slack in the schedule, as explained in Labuan Bajo to Bali: Flights, Ferry and Overland Compared. Keep at least 1 buffer day before any onward international flight. Official visitor information is also listed on Indonesia's official tourism site.

Good to know

Liveaboards face more schedule changes than single day trips. Pair that with 1 buffer day before any onward international flight.

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Packing and timing tips

Pack a light rain jacket in any season, plus a hat, reef-safe sunscreen and a refillable bottle. Bring motion-sickness tablets if you are prone to nausea. Start treks and boat days early, when air is cooler and seas are often flatter. Keep electronics in dry bags on every boat.