Weather in Lombok Island. Actual conditions and forecast

Map of wind conditions for Lombok Island area

Map of Lombok Island temperature forecast

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Rain forecast for Lombok Island area

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This precipitation forecast map is centered around Lombok Island. The map is also real-time and interactive.

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More to see in Lombok Island

It should be mentioned, that Indonesian island Lombok is not the right place to travel to with little children. There are no amusement parks and children centers, and all the more or less big shops with children stuff are located in Mataram, though there are not many of them. A little child will hardly appreciate leisure activities, virgin forests, and deserted beaches. Though, active and curious teenagers will definitely find something interesting to do here. So, think twice, whether your child is ready to travel to such a solitary and wild place. The tourism industry is just developing in Lombok, so you and your child have a unique opportunity to visit this corner of the Earth, that is not quite civilized yet. You can easily trick your kid into learning snorkeling or diving. Clean transparent water, a big amount of friendly underwater inhabitants, and easy renting system make it appealing to try diving. Even little kids will like watching numerous beautiful fish swimming just a dozen meters away. Sets are perfect for young divers, and there are plenty of diving schools. If you like adventure novels and stories about pirates, you should visit at least one of the Gili Islands near Lombok. The locals will get you to an almost uninhabited piece of land for a fee, where your kid can play treasure hunting or privateers chasing. However, teenagers, as well as grownups, will appreciate the beauty of the untouched nature. To find yourself on a real inhabited island – … Read further

Lombok Island guide chapters

Best beaches

The picturesque fishing village Gerupuk is the focus on the most popular surfing spots on the island. Both experienced athletes and beginners can hone skills there; nature itself has created ideal conditions on the coast for recreation. Those who are looking for complete privacy would enjoy local beaches; Gerupuka coast is wild and devoid of any civilization trends. The village has long been inhabited by families of … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

If you want to make a good deal in Lombok, follow a few simple rules. First of all, don’t show any interest in a purchase. Second, always check the quality of the product. It will secure you from obtaining poor quality goods and will help to find the flaws, which allow lowering the price. Third, walk away if a seller doesn’t want to give up. Most often he will try to stop you and low the price. If that … Open

Lombok Island for children - what to visit

A curious teenager can learn about the décor of the Muslim mosques and Hindu temples. You should also visit Mayura Water Palace and Namadas water park, which actually has nothing to do with water. Here your child can learn the history of the island. If you travel with a little child, be careful with the restaurant choice – most of them serve traditional Indonesian food, not every kid will like. On the whole, if … Open

Travel guide to Lombok Island

Ayam taliwang is one of the most popular local treats. This dish is cooked from chicken that is stewed in tomato sauce together with various spices and herbs. It is important to mention that local chefs like to add their signature traits and often cook ayam taliwang in their own unique manner, so different restaurants are likely to offer different tastes even though all the dishes share the same name. Rice remains … Open

Traditions and mentality of Lombok Island

The locals in the remote villages are quite friendly towards the tourists. If you want, you can negotiate to join them in planting rice, which is the center of agriculture here. A couple of working hours and a lifetime memory is guaranteed! The locals follow the traditional technologies in everything, including agriculture, doing things exactly like their ancestors did. This adds some color. You should save some … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

As on any other island, seafood is quite popular here. Try shrimp paste called lengkare. Sate ikan tanjung may be called an unusual kind of a kebab. It is made of sea bass, which was first pickled in coconut milk with spices. Vegetarians will like spinach, braised in pelecing sauce – plecing kangkung. However, fish and meat can also be cooked with pelecing. There are a lot of tasty vegetable dishes in the … Open