Local information about Komodo

Climate

Komodo benefits from a humid and hot climate all year round. It is however one of the driest regions of Indonesia: the arid soil and the limited vegetation in this zone contrasts with all other islands of the archipelago. The temperature varies from 20°C to 40°C. The dry season is from April to November and the wet season from November to March with more rain in the months of January and February. There can sometimes be showers in the dry season but these are of a short duration and generally at the end of the day.

Month:	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Period:
Air (°C):	32	32	32	31	31	30	30	30	30	31	32	32
Water (°C):	27	27	25	24	24	24	24	24	24	24	25	27

	= Optimal period
	= Recommended period
	= Not recommended period

Help us protect the environment

Since its inception ABYSS has always been committed to the protection of the environment. We invite you to join us in observing these simple rules:

Your travel documents will include a responsible diver chart from the Longitude 181 Association. Please study and apply these rules wherever possible
Protect the environment, both above and below water, by reducing to a minimum the impact of our activities.
Leave nothing behind which is non perishable and remember to take back things such as batteries, cigarette filters and plastic containers to name a few.
Use a minimum of non renewable resources such as water and energy.
Never buy any souvenirs that are made from tortoise shell, coral or shells.
Do not touch the fish or the coral during your dives and control your buoyancy at all times.

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Usefull details

Customs formalities:	Valid passport with expiry date more than 6 months after return. Mandatory visa delivered on site at arrival (USD 25)
Health formalities:	Up to date vaccinations recommended. No mandatory vaccination.
Jet lag:	UT/GMT + 8 hours
Currency:	Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Accepted methods of payments:	Mainly IRD cash. Euros and USD or Visa/Mastercard only in Bali.
Electricity:	220V - European outlets
Languages:	Indonesian, English
Flight time:	Depending on departure location
Luggage:	Our preference is for soft baggage for storage purposes. Maximum 23 kilos on international flights. It is sometimes possible to obtain a free upgrade to 30 kilos when departing on diving holidays. Please consult us for further information.
Pharmacy:	First aid kit, aspirin or paracetamol, sun screen and sunburn ointment, insect repellent.
Required documents:	Photocopy of your passport, dive certification card, log book and valid dive medical within the last 12 months. Repatriation and assistance insurance highly recommended. (i.e. www.diversalertnetwork.com)