AI-generatedGili Air at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Sep · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Apr · 29.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,610 h
- Rain a year
- 1,666 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 11 m
Climate in Gili Air
Gili Air has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. September is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 2,610 hours of sunshine a year, Gili Air is sunny; September is the sunniest month with 8.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Gili Air
The best time to visit Gili Air is from May to October. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from May to October. The rainy season is from November to March; the wettest month is December with 301 mm.
Gili Air through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Gili Air in the dry season
Apr – Oct
Excellent
- 31–32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 57 rainy days in all
Gili Air in the rainy season
Nov – Mar
Good
- 29–31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 130 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
May – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: May – October
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimming
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:5318:10
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:40–06:21 · evening 17:42–18:22
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:32–05:40 · evening 18:22–18:31
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Gili Air compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 32° from start to end. The sea warms from 28° to 29°. The days get 0.2 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 32° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 24° |
| Sea | 28° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | 12.4 h |
What is the weather like in Gili Air in October?
In October, Gili Air is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 73 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Gili Air.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 17 min05:53 – 18:10
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 56 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 30 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %81 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %88 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %49 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Gili Air
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July has the better holiday weather in Gili Air: score 95 against 81. In July, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in July. July has 7 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 81 | 95better |
| Daytime high | 32° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 23° |
| Sea | 28.7° | 28.1° |
| Sunshine | 8.3 h | 8.0 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 73 mm | 21 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 30better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Gili Air month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
68January29° · Sea 29° · 5.4 h
In January, Gili Air is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 295 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Gili Air.
Gili Air in January68February30° · Sea 29° · 5.4 h
In February, Gili Air is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 260 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Gili Air.
Gili Air in February70March30° · Sea 29° · 6.0 h
In March, Gili Air is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 227 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Gili Air.
Gili Air in March72April31° · Sea 29° · 7.0 h
In April, Gili Air is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 164 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Gili Air.
Gili Air in April84May32° · Sea 29° · 7.9 h
In May, Gili Air is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 63 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Gili Air.
Gili Air in May92June31° · Sea 29° · 8.0 h
In June, Gili Air is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Gili Air.
Gili Air in June95July31° · Sea 28° · 8.0 h
In July, Gili Air is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Gili Air.
Gili Air in July94August32° · Sea 28° · 8.4 h
In August, Gili Air is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Gili Air.
Gili Air in August92September32° · Sea 28° · 8.6 h
In September, Gili Air is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 27 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Gili Air.
Gili Air in September81October32° · Sea 29° · 8.3 h
In October, Gili Air is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 73 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Gili Air.
Gili Air in October73November31° · Sea 29° · 6.9 h
In November, Gili Air is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 192 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Gili Air.
Gili Air in November69December30° · Sea 29° · 5.6 h
In December, Gili Air is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 301 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Gili Air.
Gili Air in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Gili Air
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in August (22°), the warmest in March (25°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 363 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 68 | 29° | 24° | 28.7° | 5.4 h | 28 | 295 |
| FebruaryFeb | 68 | 30° | 24° | 28.6° | 5.4 h | 25 | 260 |
| MarchMar | 70 | 30° | 25° | 28.8° | 6.0 h | 27 | 227 |
| AprilApr | 72 | 31° | 25° | 29.4° | 7.0 h | 20 | 164 |
| MayMay | 84 | 32° | 24° | 29.3° | 7.9 h | 10 | 63 |
| JuneJun | 92 | 31° | 23° | 28.7° | 8.0 h | 6 | 36 |
| JulyJul | 95 | 31° | 23° | 28.1° | 8.0 h | 4 | 21 |
| AugustAug | 94 | 32° | 22° | 27.7° | 8.4 h | 2 | 7 |
| SeptemberSep | 92 | 32° | 23° | 28.0° | 8.6 h | 4 | 27 |
| OctoberOct | 81 | 32° | 24° | 28.7° | 8.3 h | 11 | 73 |
| NovemberNov | 73 | 31° | 25° | 29.3° | 6.9 h | 22 | 192 |
| DecemberDec | 69 | 30° | 25° | 29.1° | 5.6 h | 28 | 301 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Gili Air
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.2 – 29.3 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Gili Air ranges from 27.7 °C in August to 29.4 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in April, eight out of ten years were between 28.9 and 30.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.7° | 28.2° | 29.5° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.6° | 27.9° | 29.4° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.8° | 28.2° | 29.6° | warm |
| AprilApr | 29.4° | 28.9° | 30.0° | very warm |
| MayMay | 29.3° | 28.8° | 29.7° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 28.7° | 28.3° | 29.2° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.1° | 27.4° | 28.8° | warm |
| AugustAug | 27.7° | 27.0° | 28.4° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.0° | 27.4° | 28.7° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 28.7° | 28.2° | 29.3° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.3° | 28.9° | 29.7° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 29.1° | 28.5° | 29.7° | very warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Gili Air
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.3 of 12.3 hours of daylight in Gili Air, 67 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Gili Air: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Gili Air has about 11 rainy days with 73 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Gili Air
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in October (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Gili Air
How breezy and how cloudy Gili Air is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Gili Air typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Jul – Sep.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 56 % of the sky over Gili Air: variable cloud, with about 8.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Gili Air
How often the day gets hot in Gili Air (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Gili Air has about 30 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Gili Air
Weather for your travel dates
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Gili Air in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Gili Air has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 69).
- 71
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 86
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 94
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 81
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 69
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 15 h 35 min
- Distance
- 12,550 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Indonesia
- Currency
- Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
- Language
- Indonesian
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 127 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +62
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 127 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Gili Air vs Gili Trawangan
In October Gili Trawangan has the better holiday weather (score 86 vs 81). During the day Gili Trawangan is 1 °C cooler than Gili Air. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Gili Air | Gili Trawangan |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 81 | 86 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 31° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Best time | May – Oct | May – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Gili Air
When is the best time to visit Gili Air?
The best time to visit Gili Air is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Gili Air?
The sea temperature in Gili Air ranges from 27.7 °C in August to 29.4 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Gili Air in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Gili Air?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Gili Air?
The rainy season is from November to March; the wettest month is December with 301 mm. The driest month is August with 7 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Gili Air get?
Gili Air gets around 2,610 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is September with 8.6 hours a day; in January there are 5.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Gili Air in?
Gili Air is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Gili Air?
A nonstop flight from London to Gili Air takes about 15 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 12,550 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Gili Air?
Gili Air has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 69). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 71, May half-term 86, summer holidays 94, October half-term 81, Christmas holidays 69.