When to go · Kelimutu
Kelimutu, month by month
The best months for Kelimutu: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (heavy rain, clouded crater views).24 °C / 16 °C, 22 rain days75 °F / 61 °F, 22 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (heavy rain, clouded crater views).24 °C / 16 °C, 19 rain days75 °F / 61 °F, 19 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchMixedOutside the best window (May–Sep (dry season, clearer dawns)). Across Indonesia: Nyepi shuts Bali for 24 h and Idul Fitri travel peaks in 2026 (both check).24 °C / 16 °C, 16 rain days75 °F / 61 °F, 16 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (May–Sep (dry season, clearer dawns)). Across Indonesia: Rains ease; green rice terraces; shoulder prices.25 °C / 16 °C, 11 rain days77 °F / 61 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MayGreatInside Kelimutu's best window: May–Sep (dry season, clearer dawns).25 °C / 15 °C, 8 rain days77 °F / 59 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGreatInside Kelimutu's best window: May–Sep (dry season, clearer dawns).24 °C / 14 °C, 6 rain days75 °F / 57 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGreatInside Kelimutu's best window: May–Sep (dry season, clearer dawns).24 °C / 13 °C, 5 rain days75 °F / 55 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustGreatInside Kelimutu's best window: May–Sep (dry season, clearer dawns).24 °C / 13 °C, 4 rain days75 °F / 55 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Kelimutu's best window: May–Sep (dry season, clearer dawns).25 °C / 14 °C, 5 rain days77 °F / 57 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (May–Sep (dry season, clearer dawns)). Across Indonesia: Still mostly dry; first storms late in the month.26 °C / 15 °C, 8 rain days79 °F / 59 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (May–Sep (dry season, clearer dawns)). Across Indonesia: Rainy season begins; seas rough to the Gilis.26 °C / 16 °C, 14 rain days79 °F / 61 °F, 14 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (May–Sep (dry season, clearer dawns)). Across Indonesia: Wet but Christmas–New Year crowds fill Bali.25 °C / 16 °C, 20 rain days77 °F / 61 °F, 20 rain daysCrowds: High