Labuan Bajo weather in September
In September, Labuan Bajo sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 48 mm of rain across 5.9 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 43% of the time in September, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 48 min at the start of September to 12 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Labuan Bajo's 2nd-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Labuan Bajo's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 3rd coldest
- Rainfall
- 48 mm
- 5.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 5:56 AM – 5:53 PM
- Cloud cover
- 47%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.76 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.0
- out of 10
Labuan Bajo is capital of West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in September
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical September day in Labuan Bajo reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, September runs on par with August and on par with October.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 22 |
| 2 | 29 | 22 |
| 3 | 29 | 22 |
| 4 | 29 | 22 |
| 5 | 29 | 22 |
| 6 | 29 | 22 |
| 7 | 29 | 22 |
| 8 | 29 | 22 |
| 9 | 29 | 22 |
| 10 | 29 | 22 |
| 11 | 29 | 22 |
| 12 | 29 | 22 |
| 13 | 29 | 22 |
| 14 | 29 | 22 |
| 15 | 29 | 22 |
| 16 | 29 | 23 |
| 17 | 29 | 23 |
| 18 | 29 | 23 |
| 19 | 29 | 23 |
| 20 | 29 | 23 |
| 21 | 29 | 23 |
| 22 | 29 | 23 |
| 23 | 29 | 23 |
| 24 | 29 | 23 |
| 25 | 29 | 23 |
| 26 | 29 | 23 |
| 27 | 29 | 23 |
| 28 | 29 | 23 |
| 29 | 29 | 23 |
| 30 | 29 | 23 |
How September really feels in Labuan Bajo
Once humidity and wind are folded in, September averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
September sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Labuan Bajo weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 2nd-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 24° | 375 | 29.4 | 12.4 | 3.3 |
| Feb | 28° / 24° | 362 | 26.4 | 12.3 | 3.4 |
| Mar | 28° / 24° | 314 | 26.9 | 12.1 | 3.4 |
| Apr | 29° / 24° | 246 | 21.7 | 11.8 | 3.9 |
| May | 29° / 23° | 96 | 11.5 | 11.6 | 5.3 |
| Jun | 29° / 23° | 54 | 6.2 | 11.5 | 6.1 |
| Jul | 29° / 22° | 32 | 3.9 | 11.6 | 6.6 |
| Aug | 29° / 22° | 16 | 2.7 | 11.7 | 6.6 |
| Sep | 29° / 23° | 48 | 5.9 | 12 | 6.0 |
| Oct | 29° / 23° | 144 | 15.9 | 12.2 | 4.7 |
| Nov | 29° / 24° | 241 | 23.8 | 12.4 | 3.6 |
| Dec | 29° / 24° | 340 | 28.2 | 12.5 | 3.2 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 43% of the time in September.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 26% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 32%.
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| Clearer (%) | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 |
| Cloudier (%) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 38 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72 | 28 |
| 2 | 72 | 28 |
| 3 | 72 | 28 |
| 4 | 71 | 29 |
| 5 | 72 | 28 |
| 6 | 72 | 28 |
| 7 | 71 | 29 |
| 8 | 71 | 29 |
| 9 | 70 | 30 |
| 10 | 71 | 29 |
| 11 | 70 | 30 |
| 12 | 70 | 30 |
| 13 | 70 | 30 |
| 14 | 69 | 31 |
| 15 | 69 | 31 |
| 16 | 69 | 31 |
| 17 | 69 | 31 |
| 18 | 68 | 32 |
| 19 | 68 | 32 |
| 20 | 67 | 33 |
| 21 | 68 | 32 |
| 22 | 68 | 32 |
| 23 | 67 | 33 |
| 24 | 66 | 34 |
| 25 | 65 | 35 |
| 26 | 65 | 35 |
| 27 | 64 | 36 |
| 28 | 64 | 36 |
| 29 | 63 | 37 |
| 30 | 62 | 38 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Labuan Bajo gets around 48 mm of rain over 5.9 wet days in September. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 21% and peaks near 32% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 11 |
| 3 | 11 |
| 4 | 11 |
| 5 | 12 |
| 6 | 12 |
| 7 | 13 |
| 8 | 14 |
| 9 | 15 |
| 10 | 16 |
| 11 | 17 |
| 12 | 18 |
| 13 | 19 |
| 14 | 20 |
| 15 | 21 |
| 16 | 22 |
| 17 | 23 |
| 18 | 23 |
| 19 | 24 |
| 20 | 25 |
| 21 | 26 |
| 22 | 26 |
| 23 | 27 |
| 24 | 28 |
| 25 | 28 |
| 26 | 29 |
| 27 | 30 |
| 28 | 30 |
| 29 | 31 |
| 30 | 32 |
Humidity in September
Most of September feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, September lands in the muggy band about 62% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 94% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Muggy (%) | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 57 | 55 | 53 | 51 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 43 | 41 |
| Oppressive (%) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 51 | 53 | 55 | 57 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 11 | 69 | 19 |
| 2 | 1 | 10 | 70 | 19 |
| 3 | 1 | 10 | 70 | 19 |
| 4 | 1 | 9 | 70 | 20 |
| 5 | 1 | 9 | 70 | 20 |
| 6 | 1 | 8 | 71 | 20 |
| 7 | 1 | 8 | 70 | 21 |
| 8 | 1 | 8 | 70 | 21 |
| 9 | 1 | 7 | 70 | 22 |
| 10 | 1 | 7 | 69 | 23 |
| 11 | 0 | 7 | 70 | 23 |
| 12 | 0 | 6 | 70 | 24 |
| 13 | 0 | 6 | 68 | 26 |
| 14 | 0 | 6 | 67 | 27 |
| 15 | 0 | 6 | 66 | 28 |
| 16 | 0 | 5 | 65 | 30 |
| 17 | 0 | 5 | 64 | 31 |
| 18 | 0 | 5 | 62 | 33 |
| 19 | 0 | 4 | 61 | 35 |
| 20 | 0 | 4 | 60 | 36 |
| 21 | 0 | 3 | 59 | 38 |
| 22 | 0 | 3 | 57 | 40 |
| 23 | 0 | 3 | 55 | 42 |
| 24 | 0 | 3 | 53 | 44 |
| 25 | 0 | 3 | 51 | 46 |
| 26 | 0 | 3 | 49 | 48 |
| 27 | 0 | 2 | 47 | 51 |
| 28 | 0 | 2 | 45 | 53 |
| 29 | 0 | 2 | 43 | 55 |
| 30 | 0 | 2 | 41 | 57 |
Wind in September
Winds average 7 km/h in September.
Across September, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 11 h 48 min at the start of September to 12 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 6:05 AM to 5:48 AM, and sunset from 5:55 PM to 5:52 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:48 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 6:05 | 5:55 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 6:05 | 5:55 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 6:04 | 5:55 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 6:03 | 5:55 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 6:03 | 5:55 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 6:02 | 5:55 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 6:02 | 5:55 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 6:01 | 5:54 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 6:00 | 5:54 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 6:00 | 5:54 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 5:59 | 5:54 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 5:59 | 5:54 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 5:58 | 5:54 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 5:57 | 5:54 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 5:57 | 5:54 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 5:56 | 5:53 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 5:56 | 5:53 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 5:55 | 5:53 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 5:54 | 5:53 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 5:54 | 5:53 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 5:53 | 5:53 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 5:52 | 5:53 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 5:52 | 5:52 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 5:51 | 5:52 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 5:51 | 5:52 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 5:50 | 5:52 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 5:50 | 5:52 |
| 28 | 12.1 | 5:49 | 5:52 |
| 29 | 12.1 | 5:48 | 5:52 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 5:48 | 5:52 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 6.76 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.25 kWh/m² to a high of 7 kWh/m² in October across the year — September's 6.76 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 7.0 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.0 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Labuan Bajo
None of Labuan Bajo's seasonal hazards are active in September. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Labuan Bajo sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Labuan Bajo's monsoon runs November–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is September a good time to visit Labuan Bajo?
Our two travel scores rate September for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
September is a reasonable time to visit Labuan Bajo for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Labuan Bajo in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Labuan Bajo sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 6 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Labuan Bajo in September
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in September — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 14 km away) is warmest in November at about 30°C and coldest in August near 28°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Tropical |
| Feb | 28 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 28 | Tropical |
| Aug | 28 | Warm |
| Sep | 28 | Warm |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 30 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Labuan Bajo in September
Clear-sky midday UV in September peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Labuan Bajo peaks around March 10 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near July 10 at about 10 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Air quality in Labuan Bajo in September
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where September falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Labuan Bajo is worst in October — around 20 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.0× the cleanest month (February, 10 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 20 | 16 | 13 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Good |
| Feb | 10 | Good |
| Mar | 10 | Good |
| Apr | 10 | Good |
| May | 11 | Good |
| Jun | 12 | Moderate |
| Jul | 11 | Good |
| Aug | 12 | Good |
| Sep | 14 | Moderate |
| Oct | 20 | Moderate |
| Nov | 16 | Moderate |
| Dec | 13 | Moderate |
Where is Labuan Bajo?
Labuan Bajo sits at 8.5°S, 119.9°E, 63 m above sea level, in Indonesia. The nearest listed city is Ruteng, 65 km away.
Topography around Labuan Bajo
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Labuan Bajo.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Labuan Bajo has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 311 m around an average of 63 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,185 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,330 m.
The land around Labuan Bajo is covered by trees (53%) and water (24%) within 3 km, water (51%) and trees (42%) within 16 km, and water (71%) and trees (25%) within 80 km.
Indonesia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 29% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $5,060
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 30%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.3
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 11.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 471
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Labuan Bajo (-8.4964°, 119.8877°, elevation 63 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).