INSTRUMENT / SEA TEMPERATURE
Labuan Bajo Water Temperature
Updated Mon 13:54 (Asia/Makassar)
Indonesia · Forecast updated Nov 9, 2026, 13:54 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
30.2°C
86.4°F
Very warm water
Valid Nov 9, 2026, 13:54 (Asia/Makassar). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
Close to average
The typical November average is 30.3°C (86.5°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Holding fairly steady
Seven-day average: 30.0°C, versus 29.8°C in the prior seven days.
What to wear
Very warm water
Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Cold tolerance varies. Wind, session length, sunshine, and exertion also affect comfort; temperature alone does not describe sea conditions or replace the snorkel forecast.
Typical Sea Temperature Over the Year
In the historical baseline for Labuan Bajo, typical monthly averages range from about 28.3°C (82.9°F) in February to 30.3°C (86.5°F) in November.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Labuan Bajo has been 29.4°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Southern Hemisphere. Summer is generally December–February; winter is June–August.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Labuan Bajo, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28.2–29.0°C | 28.7°C / 83.7°F |
| February | 28.2–28.4°C | 28.3°C / 82.9°F |
| March | 28.9–29.2°C | 29.1°C / 84.4°F |
| April | 29.3–29.8°C | 29.5°C / 85.1°F |
| May | 29.7–30.1°C | 29.9°C / 85.8°F |
| June | 29.0–29.6°C | 29.4°C / 84.9°F |
| July | 28.7–29.1°C | 28.9°C / 84.0°F |
| August | 28.3–28.8°C | 28.5°C / 83.3°F |
| September | 28.1–28.9°C | 28.6°C / 83.5°F |
| October | 28.9–29.9°C | 29.5°C / 85.1°F |
| November | 30.1–30.6°C | 30.3°C / 86.5°F |
| December | 29.4–29.8°C | 29.6°C / 85.3°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (-8.46, 119.79). Each month is the mean of yearly monthly means; the range is the lowest and highest of those yearly monthly means. Open-Meteo methodology.
Water temperature by month
Each month uses the 2023–2025 baseline. The range is the lowest and highest yearly monthly mean, not an hourly extreme.
Labuan Bajo in January
Typical January water temperature near Labuan Bajo is 28.7°C (83.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.2–29.0°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: December 29.6°C · February 28.3°C.
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Labuan Bajo in February
Typical February water temperature near Labuan Bajo is 28.3°C (82.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.2–28.4°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: January 28.7°C · March 29.1°C.
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Labuan Bajo in March
Typical March water temperature near Labuan Bajo is 29.1°C (84.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.9–29.2°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: February 28.3°C · April 29.5°C.
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Labuan Bajo in April
Typical April water temperature near Labuan Bajo is 29.5°C (85.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.3–29.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: March 29.1°C · May 29.9°C.
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Labuan Bajo in May
Typical May water temperature near Labuan Bajo is 29.9°C (85.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.7–30.1°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: April 29.5°C · June 29.4°C.
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Labuan Bajo in June
Typical June water temperature near Labuan Bajo is 29.4°C (84.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.0–29.6°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: May 29.9°C · July 28.9°C.
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Labuan Bajo in July
Typical July water temperature near Labuan Bajo is 28.9°C (84.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.7–29.1°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: June 29.4°C · August 28.5°C.
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Labuan Bajo in August
Typical August water temperature near Labuan Bajo is 28.5°C (83.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.3–28.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: July 28.9°C · September 28.6°C.
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Labuan Bajo in September
Typical September water temperature near Labuan Bajo is 28.6°C (83.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.1–28.9°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: August 28.5°C · October 29.5°C.
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Labuan Bajo in October
Typical October water temperature near Labuan Bajo is 29.5°C (85.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.9–29.9°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: September 28.6°C · November 30.3°C.
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Labuan Bajo in November
Typical November water temperature near Labuan Bajo is 30.3°C (86.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.1–30.6°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: October 29.5°C · December 29.6°C.
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Labuan Bajo in December
Typical December water temperature near Labuan Bajo is 29.6°C (85.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.4–29.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: November 30.3°C · January 28.7°C.
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Forecast archive (growing)
These values come from hourly forecasts SnorkelForecast has stored. They cover only months with records and do not replace the historical baseline.
| Month | Min | Average | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 28.6°C / 83.5°F | 29.3°C / 84.7°F | 29.9°C / 85.8°F |
| July | 28.2°C / 82.8°F | 28.5°C / 83.4°F | 28.9°C / 84.0°F |
| August | 27.5°C / 81.5°F | 28.1°C / 82.5°F | 28.6°C / 83.5°F |
| September | 27.8°C / 82.0°F | 28.2°C / 82.7°F | 28.7°C / 83.7°F |
| October | 27.8°C / 82.0°F | 28.9°C / 84.1°F | 30.3°C / 86.5°F |
| November | 29.5°C / 85.1°F | 30.1°C / 86.1°F | 30.8°C / 87.4°F |
Partial coverage: 6 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 3886 hourly forecast records across 6 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Labuan Bajo
Gateway to Komodo with Kanawa and Sebayur reefs in clear water.
- Area
- East Nusa Tenggara
Labuan Bajo Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Labuan Bajo today?
The current sea surface temperature near Labuan Bajo is 30.2°C (86.4°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 29.4°C.
When is the water warmest in Labuan Bajo?
The water is typically warmest in November, at around 30.3°C (86.5°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Labuan Bajo?
The water is typically coldest in February, at around 28.3°C (82.9°F) in the same historical baseline.
Can you swim in Labuan Bajo today?
At 30.2°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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