Best Time to Visit Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Kupang is at its sunniest and driest in May–October.
The best time to visit Kupang for sunny, dry weather is May–October — 6 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 25.7°C / 78.3°F in July to 28.2°C / 82.8°F in November, with rainfall from 2 mm / 0.1 in (August) to 387 mm / 15.2 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Kupang's climate is broadly consistently warm. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 27.1°C80.8°F | 26 mm1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 26.2°C79.2°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 25.7°C78.3°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| August | 25.8°C78.4°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| September | 26.5°C79.7°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 27.5°C81.5°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kupang?
The best time to visit Kupang for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is November averaging 28.2°C / 82.8°F, and the driest is August with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kupang's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Kupang?
The rainy season at Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 72 mm / 2.8 in. The wettest single month is January (387 mm / 15.2 in).
What is the driest month in Kupang?
The driest month in Kupang is August, averaging about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 25.8°C / 78.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Kupang?
The least comfortable months for travel to Kupang — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, June, July, August, September, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 387 mm / 15.2 in in January, and the coldest month averages 25.7°C / 78.3°F.
Is Kupang climate different from Indonesia overall?
Yes, usually. Our Kupang figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Indonesia figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Kupang specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.