Indonesia
Komodo in February
🌧️ Rainy seasonPleasant, humid and very wet. Watch for tropical cyclone & flood risk.
🎒 Pack: compact umbrella or rain jacket · quick-dry fabrics · waterproof sandals
Why February scores 7.2What goes into the score
How it works- Weather comfort6.3
- ✓Comfortable temperatures (26.4°C highs / 25.2°C lows)
- !Very humid/sticky (dew point 23.8°C)
- !Wet: ~249 mm rain, ~11 heavy-rain days
- Air quality9.6
- ✓Good (within WHO guideline) (PM2.5 ~8 µg/m³)
- Seasonal hazards7.0
- !Tropical cyclone: Peak of the Australian/South Pacific cyclone season
- !Flood: ~11 heavy-rain days (≥10 mm) in an average February
- Safety baseline7.5
- ·Increased caution
| Feb | Aug | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.2 Good | 9.1 Excellent |
| Season | 🌧️ Rainy season | ☀️ Dry season |
| High / low | 26° / 25° | 27° / 24° |
| Rain | 249 mm | 21 mm |
| Humidity | dew pt 24° | dew pt 21° |
| PM2.5 | 8 µg/m³ | 9 µg/m³ |
Typical-month data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis) 2015–2024 (modelled, not a forecast).
Holidays & crowdsFebruary 2027
Long weekendThere's at least one long weekend. Domestic travel picks up and popular spots get busier over those days.
- Lunar New Year 5–7 Feb · 3 days off in a row
- 🌙 Ramadan about 7 Feb – 8 Mar
Exact dates depend on the moon sighting. Some restaurants close or change hours during the day and opening times can be shorter; evenings are lively. The days around Eid at the end are a big travel time.
National holidays only; regional holidays and school breaks aren't included. Source: holidays (open-source public-holiday calendar).
Explore KomodoEvents, sights, food & souvenirs
Check event dates locallyA national park of islands in eastern Indonesia, visited to see Komodo dragons and for diving, snorkelling and boat trips from Labuan Bajo.
No major events on our calendar for February.
Coming up later
Indonesian Independence DayEvery year17 August every year
National holiday with flag ceremonies, parades and local games.
Why go: Some offices close; boat trips usually still run.
Where: Labuan Bajo and nationwide
Komodo dragon treks
Ranger-guided walks on Komodo and Rinca islands to see wild Komodo dragons.
💡 Walks are only allowed with park rangers.
Padar Island
A hike to a viewpoint over three curved bays.
💡 Climb at sunrise or late afternoon to avoid the heat.
Pink Beach
A beach with pinkish sand from red coral fragments.
Diving and snorkelling
Strong currents bring manta rays, reef sharks and rich coral.
💡 Currents can be powerful; dive with experienced local operators.
Labuan Bajo
The harbour town on Flores that serves as the gateway to the park.
Kalong Island
Small mangrove island where large numbers of fruit bats fly out at dusk.
Grilled fish
Fresh fish grilled over charcoal.
💡 Labuan Bajo night food market by the harbour
Nasi goreng and mie goreng
Indonesian fried rice and noodles.
💡 Warungs in Labuan Bajo
Flores coffee
Arabica coffee from the Flores highlands.
💡 Cafes in Labuan Bajo
Sambal
Indonesian chilli relishes served with most meals.
💡 Warungs everywhere
Ikat weaving
Hand-woven ikat textiles from Flores villages.
💡 Craft shops in Labuan Bajo
Wooden Komodo carvings
Carved dragon figures.
💡 Villages and ranger station stalls
Flores coffee
Beans from the Bajawa and Manggarai highlands.
💡 Shops in Labuan Bajo