Lombok vs Bali

Lombok and Bali are closely matched in May. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.

Lombok can feel quite hot at 29°C, so plan for heat. Bali is also comfortable at 28°C.

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

Lombok reaches an average high of 29°C (84°F) and drops to 22°C (72°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 7°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 May.

Lombok receives approximately 83 mm of rainfall across 13 rain days during May. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Bali sees 109 mm over 18 rain days. That makes Lombok the drier option by 5 rain days and 26 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.