Bali vs Lombok

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.

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

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

Bali reaches an average high of 28°C (82°F) and drops to 25°C (77°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 3°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Lombok averages 28°C (82°F) for the high and 23°C (73°F) for the low, with a daily range of 5°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.

Bali receives approximately 382 mm of rainfall across 29 rain days during January. Rain is frequent, so waterproof gear is essential.

Lombok sees 317 mm over 28 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%.