Calm seas, 15-30m visibility
Peak encounters guaranteed
3-5mm wetsuit recommended
Best visibility & conditions
Dragon Dive Komodo offers an extraordinary gateway into the stunning marine realm of Komodo National Park. As travelers plan their underwater adventures 🤿, understanding the diving seasons in Komodo is essential for maximizing your experience in one of the world's most biodiverse marine ecosystems.
Komodo Diving Seasons at a Glance
☀️ Dry Season
April - November
- Crystal clear visibility: 15-30 meters
- Calm seas perfect for beginners
- Peak manta ray encounters
- Ideal for wide-angle photography
- Access to all dive sites
- Best liveaboard conditions
🌧️ Wet Season
December - March
- Fewer tourists, peaceful sites
- Warmer water: 28-30°C
- Excellent macro photography
- Rare critter sightings
- Nutrient-rich waters
- Budget-friendly prices
Marine Life Calendar: What to See & When 🐙
Located within the Coral Triangle, Komodo National Park hosts over 1,000 fish species and 260+ types of coral. Here's your seasonal guide to the best marine encounters:
Deep Dive: Seasonal Conditions & Highlights
☀️ Dry Season Diving (April – November)
The dry season transforms Komodo into a diver's paradise, delivering optimal conditions for exploring its legendary underwater realm. With crystal-clear visibility reaching up to 30 meters, divers gain uninterrupted views of iconic sites like Batu Bolong's coral-covered pinnacles and the adrenaline-pumping currents of Shotgun (The Cauldron).
This period offers more than just clarity—marine biodiversity thrives with encounters including:
- Massive schools of barracuda and trevally
- Grey reef sharks patrolling the channels
- Eagle rays gliding through blue water
- Manta rays at cleaning stations (Manta Point & Mawan)
- Occasional whale shark sightings
🌧️ Wet Season Diving (December – March)
The wet season brings a different charm to Komodo diving. While visibility may reduce to 10-20 meters, this period offers exceptional macro diving opportunities and fewer crowds at popular sites.
Highlights of wet season diving include:
- Rare critters: pygmy seahorses, ghost pipefish, wonderpus
- Colorful nudibranch varieties
- Warmer water temperatures (28-30°C)
- Peaceful dive sites without crowds
- Perfect conditions for macro photography
Month-by-Month Diving Guide
Diving Conditions Overview
| Factor | Dry Season (Apr-Nov) | Wet Season (Dec-Mar) |
|---|---|---|
| Water Temperature | 25-29°C | 24-30°C |
| Visibility | 15-30 meters | 10-20 meters |
| Current Strength | Moderate to Strong | Mild to Moderate |
| Sea Conditions | Calm to Moderate | Variable |
| Rainfall | Minimal | Frequent afternoon showers |
| Crowd Levels | High (July-Sept) | Low |
🌐 Key Factors for Planning Your Komodo Dive Trip
Essential Planning Considerations
- Certification Level: Open Water minimum, Advanced recommended for current sites
- Experience: 50+ dives ideal for challenging sites like Shotgun
- Equipment: 3-5mm wetsuit, reef hook for current dives
- Duration: Minimum 3 days, ideal 5-7 days for complete experience
- Booking: 2-3 months advance for peak season
✈️ How to Get to Komodo National Park
Fly to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) on Flores Island. Direct flights are available from:
- Jakarta (2.5 hours)
- Bali (1.5 hours)
- Surabaya (2 hours)
- Singapore (4.5 hours)
- Kuala Lumpur (5 hours)
Read our full article about how to get to Komodo.
✅ Ready to Explore Komodo's Underwater Wonders?
Whether you're seeking manta encounters in July or macro magic in January, Komodo offers world-class diving year-round. Let Dragon Dive Komodo create your perfect diving adventure!
🎯 Final Pro Tips for Your Komodo Dive Trip
- Book Nitrox certification before arrival for extended bottom times
- Consider a liveaboard for remote sites and dawn dives
- DO NOTPack a reef hook as its forbidden ! Only for Dive Guide.
- Bring camera with wide-angle lens for manta encounters
- Stay minimum 5 days to experience diverse sites
