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Gili Islands weather by month and the best time to visit

Updated October 2026Sources
May–OctBest time to visit

When to go to Gili Islands

May–Oct is dry and clear for diving; Jul–Aug is busiest. Nov–Mar brings rain and rough seas, with some boats cancelled.

Gili Islands weather by month

Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.

PleasantHotRainyCool or coldBest months
20°25°30°35°JFMAMJJASOND
Average highAverage lowRainfall

Monthly averages

MonthHighLowRainHumidityConditions
January29°C85°F26°C78°F289 mm85%Rainy
February29°C85°F26°C78°F240 mm85%Rainy
March30°C85°F26°C79°F206 mm84%Rainy
April30°C86°F26°C79°F125 mm82%Pleasant
May30°C85°F25°C78°F82 mm82%Pleasant
June29°C84°F24°C76°F40 mm81%Pleasant
July29°C84°F23°C74°F28 mm79%Pleasant
August30°C85°F23°C74°F11 mm76%Pleasant
September31°C88°F24°C75°F39 mm74%Pleasant
October32°C90°F25°C77°F65 mm74%Pleasant
November32°C89°F26°C79°F175 mm78%Rainy
December30°C86°F26°C79°F284 mm83%Rainy

Best months across Indonesia

PlaceBest monthsWarmest month
BaliMay–SepNov (31°C)
UbudMay–SepNov (30°C)
CangguMay–SepNov (31°C)
JakartaJun–SepOct (30°C)
SeminyakMay–SepNov (31°C)
UluwatuMay–SepApr (28°C)
YogyakartaMay–SepOct (30°C)
Gili IslandsMay–OctOct (32°C)
Nusa PenidaMay–SepOct (30°C)
KutaMay–SepNov (31°C)
LombokMay–SepOct (32°C)
Labuan BajoApr–OctOct (32°C)
Nusa DuaMay–SepApr (29°C)
SanurMay–SepNov (31°C)
Raja AmpatOct–AprNov (29°C)
Mount BromoMay–SepOct (27°C)
BandungMay–SepOct (28°C)
Nusa LembonganMay–OctOct (30°C)
Lake TobaMay–SepApr (26°C)
Kuta LombokMay–OctNov (30°C)
AmedMay–OctOct (30°C)
BatamMay–SepMay (30°C)
BintanMay–SepMay (29°C)
MalangMay–SepOct (32°C)
Bukit LawangMar–AugApr (30°C)
MedanFeb–Mar, Jun–AugMay (30°C)
SurabayaMay–OctOct (36°C)
ManadoMay–OctOct (30°C)
Tana TorajaJun–SepOct (26°C)
JimbaranMay–SepApr (28°C)

Quick answers

What is the best month to visit Gili Islands?

May–Oct. May–Oct is dry and clear for diving; Jul–Aug is busiest. Nov–Mar brings rain and rough seas, with some boats cancelled.

When is the rainy season in Gili Islands?

Rain peaks in January with about 289 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Nov–Mar.

What is the hottest month in Gili Islands?

October, with average highs of 32°C (90°F).

How cold does Gili Islands get?

The coolest nights are in August, averaging 23°C (74°F).

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Sources

Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 1.1°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.