Komodo
National Park has widely known with the home of
the giant lizard Komodo Dragon - which has just
declare to be one of the latest heritage of the world.
Komodo dragons live in one of the driest area in
Indonesia, where there are few permanent water
sources. Different temperatures during the year in
different habitats will influence the Komodo dragon's
range. Rains falls mainly from December to March and
less then 800mm per year.
The
climate is strongly effected by monsoon winds and the
amount of moisture they bring in. From April to
October , dry southeast trade winds from Australia
bring very little moisture to the area. From January
to February, the northwest monsoon comes in from
Asia. The wind brings moisture with it, but most of
the moisture is dropped over west Indonesia before it
reaches the park.
The
highest annual temperature in the park is 43 degrees
Celcius, the minimum is 17 degrees Celcius. November
is the hottest month of the year. The hottest part of
the day is at noon and just afterwards. Komodo dragons
seek shade and rest when the temperature is too warm.
The highest humidity is in February at 86%. The lowest
humidity is in October at 75%. Komodo dragons are less
active in high humidity and in rain.
Traveling during the wet season preferable to see the
green forest |
