Lombok vs Bali

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Lombok edges ahead as the better destination in January. Lombok offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 28 rain days, while Bali sees 9 sunshine hours and 29 rain days.

Lombok sits in the comfortable travel range at 28°C. Bali is also comfortable at 28°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Lombok is the stronger choice in January.

Lombok reaches an average high of 28°C (82°F) and drops to 23°C (73°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Bali averages 28°C (82°F) for the high and 25°C (77°F) for the low, with a daily range of 3°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Southern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.

Lombok receives approximately 317 mm of rainfall across 28 rain days during January. Rain is frequent, so waterproof gear is essential.

Bali sees 382 mm over 29 rain days. That makes Lombok the drier option by 1 rain day and 65 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.