When to go · Lhoknga
Lhoknga in August
Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (dry season, best surf)). Across Indonesia: Peak; Independence Day 17 Aug; clear volcano mornings.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- High
- Indonesia overall
- Prices
- High
- Indonesia overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (dry season, best surf)). Across Indonesia: Peak; Independence Day 17 Aug; clear volcano mornings.
Is another month better than August?
August is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- LhokngaHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 27 °C (81 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 81 °F (27 °C), rain on about 5 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Indonesia overall
- High
- Prices · Indonesia overall
- High
Indonesia overall: Peak; Independence Day 17 Aug; clear volcano mornings.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Lhoknga, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Aug: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 5
Jan: 5
Crowds
Aug: High
Jan: Medium
Prices
Aug: High
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 0
August: Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (dry season, best surf)). Across Indonesia: Peak; Independence Day 17 Aug; clear volcano mornings.
January: Inside Lhoknga's best window: Dec–Mar (dry season, best surf).
Lhoknga: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen