Flores in March
Good time to visit
March gives you the first taste of better weather while maintaining low-season prices. It's a decent compromise month if you don't mind some rain and want to beat the crowds.
Weather
March marks the beginning of the transition away from monsoon season. Rain becomes more sporadic - intense afternoon showers rather than all-day downpours. Humidity starts dropping slightly, making the heat more bearable, though expect muggy mornings.
31°C high24°C low15 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$42/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Nyepi (Balinese New Year) - island-wide day of silence
March Tips
- •Morning tours work better - afternoons still see frequent rain
- •Stock up on supplies before Nyepi when everything closes for 24 hours
- •Flores starts getting busier toward month-end as dry season approaches
All Months
April through September delivers Flores at its finest — dry roads, calm seas, and clear skies for crater lake photography. July and August bring peak crowds to Komodo National Park, so book boats early. October through March means monsoon season with muddy roads and rough waters around the islands. But here's the upside: accommodation prices drop 30-40% and you'll have trails mostly to yourself. Kelimutu's crater lakes look most dramatic after morning mist clears, typically around 8 AM year-round. Diving conditions peak May through October when visibility reaches 30 meters. December through February can wash out boat trips entirely, leaving you stranded in Labuan Bajo longer than planned.
Flores Scores
Solo
7/10
Couples
6/10
Families
5/10
Adventure
9/10
Budget
8/10
Luxury
3/10
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