Best Time to Visit Komodo National Park in 2025: A Month-by-Month Guide

If you're planning a trip to Komodo National Park in 2025, one of the most important decisions you'll make is when to go. The weather, wildlife activity, and overall experience can vary significantly throughout the year.

🌤️ Komodo’s Climate in 2025

Komodo National Park, located in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, has a tropical savanna climate with two main seasons:

  • Dry Season (April to November): Clear skies, calm seas, ideal for boat tours.
  • Rainy Season (December to March): More rain, high humidity, limited visibility for diving.

📅 Month-by-Month Guide

✅ January – March: Quiet & Rainy

Rainy and humid. Limited boat tours but good for photographers who want dramatic landscapes.

✅ April – Ideal Transition Month

Rain begins to clear. Fewer crowds, Komodo dragons are active. Good visibility for diving starts to return.

✅ May – Perfect Conditions Begin

Dry, sunny, and lush. Dragons are nesting. Perfect for balanced travel with fewer tourists.

✅ June – Start of Peak Season

Great weather and diving. Crowds start to grow, perfect for family tours.

✅ July & August – High Season

Flawless weather, active tours, manta rays spotted. Book in advance!

✅ September – Hidden Gem

Mating season for dragons. Still dry, fewer tourists. Excellent for couples and photographers.

✅ October – Still Great

End of dry season. Still good for travel and marine activities.

✅ November – Final Dry Month

Warm with occasional showers. Some operators reduce tours. Last chance for good conditions.

✅ December – Rainy and Quiet

Rainy season returns. Fewer tours, but holiday cruises available with premium pricing.

🐉 Komodo Dragon Activity

  • April to June: Very active and feeding.
  • July to August: Often sunbathing.
  • September: Mating season (less aggressive).

🐠 Best Diving Months

March to October offers the best underwater visibility. Liveaboards and diving cruises are highly recommended during this period.

🏆 Best Overall Months to Visit:
May, June, and September – ideal mix of good weather, fewer crowds, and active wildlife.

📞 Plan Your 2025 Trip

Looking for a private tour, open trip, or luxury cruise to Komodo in 2025? We at MMB Komodo Tour offer customizable packages with European-friendly service and English-speaking guides.

👉 Explore our Komodo Tour Packages
👉 Or contact us for bookings and inquiries.