Mataram's weather is the gateway understands Lombok's entire climate — As the capital of West Nusa Province, Mataram gives a typical weather picture between wetter West Lombok and drier East Lombok. The presence of Mount Rinjani (3,726 mdpl), the third highest mountain in Indonesia, creates a very dramatic weather gradient in Lombok — And Mataram as a city on the western foot of Rinjani felt the direct influence of the active volcano on the pattern Mataram weather Every day.
Key Takeaways
- Mataram in West Lombok is wetter than East Lombok — Rinjani Mountain created a very dramatic rainfall gradient.
- Mataram drought (Mei-October) is a tourist favorite — Lombok beach and Rinjani's most excellent climb of this period.
- The NTB BMKG provides a Mataram weather forecast in bmkg.go.id / weather- weather / 52.71.
- Temperature average 23-33 ° C — It's cooler on the west side of Rinjani, hotter on the east coast.
- Mount Rinjani is active and can affect Mataram's weather and air quality during the eruption.
The influence of Mount Rinjani on Mataram Weather
Mount Rinjani who stood magnificent in the northern part of Lombok created a very clear "rain shadow" effect. The west side of Rinjani (including Mataram) got pretty high orography rain when the western monsoon came — The dank winds of Lombok Straits and the Indian Ocean were forced up by the Rinjani slopes and produced rain on the west side. While the east side of Rinjani (East Lombok) was much drier because of the shadow of the mountain rain.
Besides, when Rinjani is active, volcanic ash can cover the western area of Lombok, including Mataram, depending on the wind. Rinjani is currently being monitored by PVMBG because of his still fluctuating, overactive, violent activity. Monitor weather conditions and activity Rinjani through Indonesian weather map reality-time We are.
How to check Mataram Weather Today
- NTB BMKG — bmkg.go.id / weather-weather / 52.71
- BMKG Info Application — Enable early warning notifications of weather, earthquakes, and Rinjani activities
- PVMBG — Monitor Rinjani Mountain activities before visiting or climbing
- AccuWeather Mataram — Hour-by-hour forecast for tourist planning.
- Cuaca.in — Today's weather and 7-day forecast
Tips Facing Mataram and Lombok Weather
- Rinjani climb plan — only in the dry season (June-August) and monitor PVMBG status; official path is closed when activity is increasing
- Lombok Beach Travel (Seng, Kuta, Gili Trawangan) Best of April - October with calm seas and sunny weather
- Always carry sunscreen — NTB is closer to the equator and the sky is often brighter, the UV index is very high
- Avoid the rainy season. (November- March) for climbing activities and banyari tours.
Read article Indonesia season To fully understand NTB weather patterns.
General question about Mataram Weather
When's the dry season in Mataram?
Musim kemarau Mataram berlangsung Mei–Oktober, dengan puncak kekeringan Juli–September. Ini adalah waktu favorit wisatawan karena pantai-pantai Lombok cerah, laut tenang, dan udara kering membuat aktivitas outdoor sangat menyenangkan. Curah hujan di periode ini sangat rendah (<50 mm/bulan) sehingga rencana wisata bisa dibuat tanpa khawatir hujan.
What's Mataram's average temperature?
Mataram average temperature range 23-33 ° C The area is higher on the foot of Rinjani slope (like Senaru and Shingalun) cooler 5-8 ° C from the center of Mataram in the lowlands. In the dry season, with low humidity, the daytime is hot, but not stuffy. — It's different from Jakarta's dampness.
Is it safe to climb Rinjani when the weather is clear?
The sunny weather in Mataram does not guarantee safe conditions at the top of Rinjani. Weather conditions at 3,726 metres can be very different from cities — Storm, fog thick, and temperatures below 0 ° C at night can occur even in the dry season. Always hiking with experienced guides, fully equipped, and information on the current conditions of PVMBG and the management of Mount Rinjani National Park.
Is Mataram's weather different from adjacent Bali?
Relatively similar but with the important difference: the eastern Lombok is much drier than Bali because of the rain shadow effect Rinjani. West Lombok looks more like Bali in terms of rainfall. The dry season of Lombok and Bali occurs at the same time (Mei-October), but the intensity of the east dump is more extreme than Bali.
When are Gili Trawangan and Gili Meno the best visited?
April October is the best time for Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Lili Air — Snarling and diving visibility best, calm seas, and sunny weather. Avoid December - February in the rainy season and the waves from the Java Sea can exacerbate the sea conditions around Gli.
Mataram Weather Influenced by Rinjani and the more the NTB position to the east made Lombok the ideal destination in the dry season. Keep monitoring Today's weather and 7-day forecast We are.

