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Dry season
- Months
- May–September
- Weather
- Clear skies, 28–32°C
- At sea
- Calm, visibility often 20 m+
- Best build work
- Timber seasoning, hull and deck
- For visitors
- Yard visits plus a cruise
Seasons guide
When to build,
when to visit.
Dry, shoulder and wet seasons each suit a different stage of a phinisi build — and a different kind of visit to the yard and to Komodo.
- Dry season
- May–Sep
- Shoulder months
- Apr, Oct
- Wet season
- Nov–Mar
- Typical dry-season day
- 28–32°C
The three seasons
Each season
has its work.
The weather sets the pace of the yard as much as the comfort of a visit.
Typical patterns only — conditions vary from year to year.
Logistics
Timber and parts
follow the tides.
Most of what goes into a phinisi arrives by sea, so the season shapes delivery times.
Key components are ordered months in advance, with weather and supplier stock tracked throughout.
Visiting
See your boat
in the right light.
The dry season is the easiest time to visit: walk the yard under clear skies, then join a cruise to Padar Island or Pink Beach. April and October bring fewer crowds and more unhurried time with the master builders.
The wet season rewards owners focused on detail. Outdoor plans depend on the weather, but there is time to review interior mock-ups with our team and watch the finishing work up close.
Whatever the month, transfers, accommodation and the visit itself are arranged for you.
Phasing a build
Match each stage
to its season.
It is less about avoiding rain than about putting each kind of work where it is done best.
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Design
3–6 months, any season, from anywhere
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Order ahead
Engines and rare timber, months early
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Hull start
Early dry season, around May–June
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Outdoor work
4–5 dry months on the structure
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Inside work
Wet season: interior and systems
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Trials
Calm shoulder seas for sea trials
The workforce
Skilled hands
all year round.
Bugis and Konjo shipwrights work through every season; the season decides what they work on.
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40–50
Artisans on a dry-season site
Large crews work several stages at once outdoors.
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6–12
Months of hull construction
The heaviest, most weather-exposed phase.
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3–6
Months of design
Independent of the local weather.
Smaller specialist teams take over interior detailing and carving in the wet season.
FAQ
Timing
questions.
Patterns, not promises — weather varies from year to year.
When is the best time to start building?
Starting major hull work early in the dry season, around May–June, gives four to five months of uninterrupted outdoor work on the structure.
Does work stop in the wet season?
No. November to March suits interior fit-out, joinery, electrical installation and finishing, which happen under cover.
When should I visit the yard?
The dry season is the most comfortable and pairs well with a cruise. April and October are quieter. The wet season suits clients focused on design detail and mock-ups.
Does the season affect deliveries?
Yes. A timber shipment from South Sulawesi might take 5–7 days in the dry season and 10–14 days in the wet, when seas and ports slow things down.
Does the design phase depend on the weather?
No. Design takes roughly 3–6 months and can be done with naval architects and interior designers from anywhere in the world.
Is the workforce seasonal?
Skilled builders are available year-round — many belong to established family yards. What changes is the work: big crews outdoors in the dry, smaller specialist teams inside in the wet.
Guides
More in
Guides.
Month-by-month detail, build slots and what to pack.
Time it right
A build calendar
set by the seasons.
Tell us when you would like to launch and when you hope to visit. We draft a construction calendar around the seasons, lead times and your trips.
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Operated by Komodo Luxury, part of Juara Holding Group — in Komodo marine tourism since 2015.