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Best Time to Dive Komodo - Month-by-Month Guide 2025
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Best Time to Dive Komodo

Your Complete Month-by-Month Guide 2025 • Expert Local Insights from PADI 5★ IDC Resort

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Komodo Diving Conditions: Month-by-Month Calendar 2025

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January 🌧️
Excellent

Best Zones:

South Central North
27-30°C
South: 30-40 manta rays per dive!

Peak manta season! Focus on South Komodo (Manta Alley). North too windy.

February 🌧️
Excellent

Best Zones:

South Central North
27-30°C
South: Peak manta season continues

Best manta month! South Komodo offers incredible visibility for manta encounters.

March 🌦️
Good

Best Zones:

South Central North
27-30°C
Last month for reliable manta sightings

Transition period. Still good for South Komodo, North starts to become accessible.

April ☀️
Excellent

Best Zones:

Central North South
28°C
Sharks, reef fish, diverse marine life

Season transition! Great time for Central & North Komodo as winds shift.

May ☀️
Excellent

Best Zones:

Central North South
28°C
North: Sharks, dolphins | Central: Reef diversity

North & Central season begins! Excellent conditions, avoid South due to winds.

June ☀️
Excellent

Best Zones:

Central North South
26-27°C
Peak visibility season starts!

Crystal clear waters! Perfect for North & Central sites. South too windy.

July ☀️
Excellent

Best Zones:

Central North South
26°C
Peak visibility continues!

High season! Perfect conditions in North & Central. Book early!

September ☀️
Excellent

Best Zones:

Central North South
27°C
Great visibility, fewer crowds

Sweet spot! Excellent conditions with fewer tourists than peak season.

October 🌤️
Excellent

Best Zones:

Central North South
27-28°C
Last month of peak North/Central season

Season finale! Still excellent for North & Central before winds change.

November 🌦️
Good

Best Zones:

Central North South
28°C
Transition period, mixed conditions

Wind transition! Central Komodo still good, prepare for South season.

December 🌧️
Excellent

Best Zones:

South Central North
28°C
Manta season returns to South!

South season begins! Manta rays return, excellent for South Komodo diving.

Quick Answers - Komodo Diving Guide

🎯 Quick Answers: Komodo Diving Guide

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When is the best time to see manta rays in Komodo?
December to March is peak manta season in South Komodo, with up to 30-40 mantas per dive.
During wet season (Dec-Mar), nutrient-rich waters attract massive manta ray aggregations to South Komodo sites like Manta Alley. January and February offer the highest manta encounter rates, though weather can be unpredictable. For dry season diving, May, June, and October offer occasional manta sightings in Central Komodo.
What is the water temperature in Komodo throughout the year?
Water temperature ranges from 26°C (79°F) to 30°C (86°F) depending on season and location.
Season Temperature Wetsuit Needed
Dec-Mar (Wet Season) 27-30°C 3mm shorty or rashguard
Apr-May (Transition) 26-28°C 3mm wetsuit
Jun-Oct (Dry Season) 24-27°C 5mm wetsuit recommended
Coldest months: July-August can drop to 24°C due to upwelling currents.
Can you dive Komodo year-round?
Yes, but conditions vary significantly between North, Central, and South Komodo depending on monsoon patterns.
Dry Season (Apr-Nov): Excellent for North & Central Komodo. South inaccessible due to winds.
Wet Season (Dec-Mar): Perfect for South Komodo. North often too rough.
Transition (Mar-Apr & Oct-Nov): Best overall access to all areas.
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How much does diving in Komodo cost per day?
Daily diving costs range from $150-300 USD per person depending on season and package type.
$150
Low Season Day Trip
$220
Peak Season Day Trip
$180
Resort Package
$300
Liveaboard per Day
Includes: 3 dives, equipment, lunch, boat transfers, park fees.
Extra costs: Komodo National Park fees ($11-15/day), accommodation, flights.
What diving experience do I need for Komodo?
Advanced Open Water minimum recommended, with strong current experience preferred for most sites.
Beginner (0-20 dives)
Intermediate (20-100 dives)
Advanced (100+ dives)
Limited to protected Central sites.
Best months: Apr-May, Sep-Oct
Access to most Central & North sites.
Best months: May-Oct
Full access to all areas including challenging drift dives.
All year diving possible
Required skills: Drift diving, negative entries, safety stop management in currents.
How far in advance should I book Komodo diving?
Book 2-4 months in advance for peak season (Jul-Aug), 4-6 weeks for other periods.
Peak Season (Jul-Aug): 3-4 months advance booking essential
High Season (Jun, Sep, Dec-Jan): 2-3 months recommended
Shoulder Season (Apr-May, Oct-Nov): 4-6 weeks sufficient
Low Season (Feb-Mar): 2-4 weeks adequate

Best deals: Book 6+ months ahead for early bird discounts up to 15%.
Last minute: Possible but limited accommodation and liveaboard availability.
What’s the difference between North, Central, and South Komodo diving?
North: Clear, warm, more reefs.
Central: Coral gardens, turtles, easy sites.
South: Mantas, colder, wild macro.
Tip: Combine all 3 regions for the most complete Komodo dive experience.
How do I get to Komodo?
Fly to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Lombok,Bali, Jakarta, Kupang, Bejawa, Bima or Surabaya.
Daily direct international flights from Singapore and Kuala Lumpur , and daily from Bali (Denpasar) with multiple airlines.
Can I dive Komodo without certification?
Yes, for intro dives (Discover Scuba).
But certification required for most dive sites and liveaboards.
Dragon Dive Komodo offers Open Water courses, often with manta sightings on training dives and al
Can I see Komodo dragons on every trip?
Yes! Every Week during our day trips and on each liveaboard trips, we offer a stop at Komodo or Rinca Island year-round.
Tip: Ask Dragon Dive Komodo if a dragon trek is included in your itinerary.

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📊 Seasonal Pricing Guide

Understand pricing variations throughout the year and plan accordingly

Peak Season
Highest
July - August
$220
Day Trips
$350
Liveaboard

Peak Season Tips:

  • Book 3-4 months in advance
  • Best visibility (40m+)
  • Perfect weather conditions
  • Most crowded period
High Season
Moderate
May-June, Sep-Oct, Dec-Jan
$180
Day Trips
$280
Liveaboard

High Season Tips:

  • Book 2-3 months ahead
  • Great conditions
  • Manta season (Dec-Jan)
  • Good value for money
Low Season
Best Value
Feb-Apr, Nov
$150
Day Trips
$220
Liveaboard

Low Season Tips:

  • Best prices available
  • Book 4-6 weeks ahead
  • Still great diving
  • Fewer crowds