Sumbawa Besar weather in April
In April, Sumbawa Besar sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 106 mm of rain across 17 wet days and about 11.8 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in April, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of April to 11 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, April is Sumbawa Besar's 8th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Sumbawa Besar's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 106 mm
- 17 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 48 min
- 6:16 AM – 6:05 PM
- Cloud cover
- 65%
- 8th clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.4 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.2
- out of 10
Sumbawa Besar is place in Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in April
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical April day in Sumbawa Besar reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, April runs on par with March and on par with May.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 24 |
| 2 | 30 | 24 |
| 3 | 30 | 24 |
| 4 | 30 | 24 |
| 5 | 30 | 24 |
| 6 | 30 | 24 |
| 7 | 30 | 24 |
| 8 | 30 | 24 |
| 9 | 30 | 24 |
| 10 | 30 | 24 |
| 11 | 30 | 24 |
| 12 | 30 | 24 |
| 13 | 30 | 24 |
| 14 | 30 | 24 |
| 15 | 30 | 24 |
| 16 | 30 | 24 |
| 17 | 30 | 24 |
| 18 | 30 | 24 |
| 19 | 30 | 24 |
| 20 | 30 | 24 |
| 21 | 30 | 24 |
| 22 | 30 | 24 |
| 23 | 30 | 24 |
| 24 | 30 | 24 |
| 25 | 30 | 24 |
| 26 | 30 | 24 |
| 27 | 30 | 24 |
| 28 | 30 | 24 |
| 29 | 30 | 24 |
| 30 | 30 | 24 |
How April really feels in Sumbawa Besar
Once humidity and wind are folded in, April averages 30 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in April is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Sumbawa Besar weather by month
How April compares with the rest of the year at a glance. April is the 6th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 24° | 338 | 29.1 | 12.4 | 3.0 |
| Feb | 29° / 24° | 317 | 26.4 | 12.3 | 3.1 |
| Mar | 29° / 24° | 235 | 25.3 | 12.1 | 3.4 |
| Apr | 30° / 24° | 106 | 17 | 11.8 | 4.2 |
| May | 30° / 23° | 31 | 7 | 11.6 | 5.4 |
| Jun | 30° / 23° | 14 | 3.3 | 11.5 | 6.1 |
| Jul | 29° / 22° | 6 | 1.6 | 11.6 | 6.5 |
| Aug | 30° / 22° | 1 | 0.4 | 11.7 | 6.3 |
| Sep | 31° / 23° | 5 | 1.2 | 12 | 5.5 |
| Oct | 32° / 24° | 22 | 4.8 | 12.2 | 4.7 |
| Nov | 31° / 24° | 94 | 14.7 | 12.4 | 3.7 |
| Dec | 30° / 24° | 264 | 26.6 | 12.5 | 3.1 |
Cloud cover in April
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in April.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of April, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 57%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 48 | 48 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 57 |
| Cloudier (%) | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 52 | 52 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 43 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 67 |
| 2 | 33 | 67 |
| 3 | 33 | 67 |
| 4 | 32 | 68 |
| 5 | 32 | 68 |
| 6 | 33 | 67 |
| 7 | 33 | 67 |
| 8 | 34 | 66 |
| 9 | 35 | 65 |
| 10 | 36 | 64 |
| 11 | 36 | 64 |
| 12 | 37 | 63 |
| 13 | 39 | 61 |
| 14 | 40 | 60 |
| 15 | 41 | 59 |
| 16 | 41 | 59 |
| 17 | 44 | 56 |
| 18 | 44 | 56 |
| 19 | 45 | 55 |
| 20 | 48 | 52 |
| 21 | 48 | 52 |
| 22 | 50 | 50 |
| 23 | 50 | 50 |
| 24 | 51 | 49 |
| 25 | 52 | 48 |
| 26 | 54 | 46 |
| 27 | 55 | 45 |
| 28 | 56 | 44 |
| 29 | 57 | 43 |
| 30 | 57 | 43 |
Chance of precipitation in April
Sumbawa Besar gets around 106 mm of rain over 17 wet days in April. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 57% and peaks near 75% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 68 | 67 | 65 | 63 | 61 | 59 | 56 | 54 | 51 | 48 | 46 | 44 | 41 | 39 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 30 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 75 |
| 2 | 75 |
| 3 | 74 |
| 4 | 74 |
| 5 | 74 |
| 6 | 74 |
| 7 | 73 |
| 8 | 72 |
| 9 | 71 |
| 10 | 70 |
| 11 | 68 |
| 12 | 67 |
| 13 | 65 |
| 14 | 63 |
| 15 | 61 |
| 16 | 59 |
| 17 | 56 |
| 18 | 54 |
| 19 | 51 |
| 20 | 48 |
| 21 | 46 |
| 22 | 44 |
| 23 | 41 |
| 24 | 39 |
| 25 | 37 |
| 26 | 36 |
| 27 | 34 |
| 28 | 33 |
| 29 | 31 |
| 30 | 30 |
Humidity in April
Most of April feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, April lands in the oppressive band about 83% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Oppressive (%) | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 87 | 87 |
| Miserable (%) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 81 | 19 |
| 2 | 0 | 81 | 19 |
| 3 | 0 | 81 | 19 |
| 4 | 0 | 81 | 19 |
| 5 | 0 | 81 | 19 |
| 6 | 0 | 81 | 19 |
| 7 | 0 | 81 | 19 |
| 8 | 0 | 81 | 19 |
| 9 | 0 | 81 | 19 |
| 10 | 1 | 81 | 18 |
| 11 | 1 | 81 | 18 |
| 12 | 1 | 81 | 18 |
| 13 | 1 | 82 | 17 |
| 14 | 1 | 82 | 17 |
| 15 | 2 | 82 | 16 |
| 16 | 2 | 82 | 16 |
| 17 | 2 | 83 | 15 |
| 18 | 2 | 84 | 14 |
| 19 | 2 | 84 | 14 |
| 20 | 3 | 84 | 13 |
| 21 | 3 | 85 | 12 |
| 22 | 3 | 86 | 11 |
| 23 | 4 | 86 | 10 |
| 24 | 4 | 87 | 9 |
| 25 | 4 | 87 | 9 |
| 26 | 5 | 87 | 8 |
| 27 | 5 | 87 | 8 |
| 28 | 5 | 88 | 7 |
| 29 | 6 | 87 | 7 |
| 30 | 6 | 87 | 7 |
Wind in April
Winds average 6 km/h in April.
Across April, daily wind ranges from about 5 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) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 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 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | 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 April
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of April to 11 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over April. Sunrise moves from 6:17 AM to 6:16 AM, and sunset from 6:13 PM to 5:59 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:59 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 6:17 | 6:13 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 6:17 | 6:12 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 6:17 | 6:12 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 6:17 | 6:11 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 6:17 | 6:11 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 6:17 | 6:10 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 6:17 | 6:10 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 6:17 | 6:09 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 6:16 | 6:08 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 6:16 | 6:08 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 6:16 | 6:07 |
| 12 | 11.8 | 6:16 | 6:07 |
| 13 | 11.8 | 6:16 | 6:06 |
| 14 | 11.8 | 6:16 | 6:06 |
| 15 | 11.8 | 6:16 | 6:05 |
| 16 | 11.8 | 6:16 | 6:05 |
| 17 | 11.8 | 6:16 | 6:04 |
| 18 | 11.8 | 6:16 | 6:04 |
| 19 | 11.8 | 6:16 | 6:04 |
| 20 | 11.8 | 6:16 | 6:03 |
| 21 | 11.8 | 6:16 | 6:03 |
| 22 | 11.8 | 6:16 | 6:02 |
| 23 | 11.8 | 6:16 | 6:02 |
| 24 | 11.8 | 6:16 | 6:01 |
| 25 | 11.7 | 6:16 | 6:01 |
| 26 | 11.7 | 6:16 | 6:00 |
| 27 | 11.7 | 6:16 | 6:00 |
| 28 | 11.7 | 6:16 | 6:00 |
| 29 | 11.7 | 6:16 | 5:59 |
| 30 | 11.7 | 6:16 | 5:59 |
Solar energy in April
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in April, about 5.4 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.84 kWh/m² to a high of 6.73 kWh/m² in October across the year — April's 5.4 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.4 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Sumbawa Besar
In April, Sumbawa Besar sits inside its cyclone season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Sumbawa Besar sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Sumbawa Besar's monsoon runs December–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is April a good time to visit Sumbawa Besar?
Our two travel scores rate April for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
April is a reasonable time to visit Sumbawa Besar for sightseeing.
What to pack for Sumbawa Besar in April
From April's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In April, Sumbawa Besar sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 17 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Sumbawa Besar in April
The nearest coast averages about 30°C in April — 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 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Tropical |
| Feb | 29 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 30 | Tropical |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 28 | Warm |
| Aug | 28 | Warm |
| Sep | 28 | Warm |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 30 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Sumbawa Besar in April
Clear-sky midday UV in April 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 Sumbawa Besar peaks around March 12 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near July 10 at about 9 (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) | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Sumbawa Besar in April
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where April falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Sumbawa Besar is worst in October — around 30 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.0× the cleanest month (March, 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) | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 23 | 30 | 21 | 13 |
| Level | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Moderate |
| Feb | 10 | Good |
| Mar | 10 | Good |
| Apr | 10 | Good |
| May | 12 | Good |
| Jun | 12 | Good |
| Jul | 12 | Moderate |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 23 | Moderate |
| Oct | 30 | Moderate |
| Nov | 21 | Moderate |
| Dec | 13 | Moderate |
Where is Sumbawa Besar?
Sumbawa Besar sits at 8.5°S, 117.4°E, 14 m above sea level, in Indonesia. The nearest listed city is Taliwang, 68 km away.
Topography around Sumbawa Besar
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Sumbawa Besar.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Sumbawa Besar has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 115 m around an average of 32 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 948 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,795 m.
The land around Sumbawa Besar is covered by grassland (33%), trees (24%) and artificial surfaces (23%) within 3 km, trees (31%), water (25%) and grassland (22%) within 16 km, and water (54%) and trees (32%) 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 Sumbawa Besar (-8.4932°, 117.4202°, elevation 14 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).