AI-generatedGili Trawangan at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Oct · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Apr · 29.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,320 h
- Rain a year
- 2,342 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in Gili Trawangan
Gili Trawangan has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. October is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 2,320 hours of sunshine a year, Gili Trawangan is sunny; August is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Gili Trawangan
The best time to visit Gili Trawangan 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 April; the wettest month is December with 406 mm.
Gili Trawangan through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Gili Trawangan in the dry season
May – Oct
Excellent
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Gili Trawangan in the rainy season
Nov – Apr
Good
- 29–31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 158 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 – Apr
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 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- 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 17:42–18:23
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:32–05:40 · evening 18:23–18:31
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 Trawangan compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 31° 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 | 31° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 25° |
| Sea | 28° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | 12.4 h |
What is the weather like in Gili Trawangan in October?
In October, Gili Trawangan is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 105 mm in total. On about 28 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 Trawangan.
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
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 58 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 28 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %96 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %72 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %43 %
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
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August has the better holiday weather in Gili Trawangan: score 96 against 81. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 1 °C cooler in August. August has 9 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 81 | 96better |
| Daytime high | 31° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 23° |
| Sea | 28.7° | 27.7° |
| Sunshine | 7.3 h | 7.7 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 105 mm | 12 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 30better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Gili Trawangan month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
66January29° · Sea 29° · 4.9 h
In January, Gili Trawangan is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 367 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Gili Trawangan.
Gili Trawangan in January67February29° · Sea 29° · 5.1 h
In February, Gili Trawangan is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 346 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Gili Trawangan.
Gili Trawangan in February68March30° · Sea 29° · 5.5 h
In March, Gili Trawangan 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 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 351 mm. On about 14 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 Trawangan.
Gili Trawangan in March71April31° · Sea 29° · 6.2 h
In April, Gili Trawangan 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. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 250 mm. On about 23 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 Trawangan.
Gili Trawangan in April82May31° · Sea 29° · 7.0 h
In May, Gili Trawangan 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 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 94 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, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Gili Trawangan.
Gili Trawangan in May89June31° · Sea 29° · 7.1 h
In June, Gili Trawangan is hot: daytime highs average 31 °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 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 51 mm. On about 24 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 Trawangan.
Gili Trawangan in June93July31° · Sea 28° · 7.0 h
In July, Gili Trawangan 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 7.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 33 mm in total. On about 25 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 Trawangan.
Gili Trawangan in July96August31° · Sea 28° · 7.7 h
In August, Gili Trawangan is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. On about 27 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 Trawangan.
Gili Trawangan in August93September31° · Sea 28° · 7.3 h
In September, Gili Trawangan is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 35 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Gili Trawangan.
Gili Trawangan in September81October31° · Sea 29° · 7.3 h
In October, Gili Trawangan is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 105 mm in total. On about 28 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 Trawangan.
Gili Trawangan in October72November31° · Sea 29° · 6.5 h
In November, Gili Trawangan 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 6.5 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 292 mm. On about 20 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 Trawangan.
Gili Trawangan in November66December29° · Sea 29° · 4.7 h
In December, Gili Trawangan is hot: daytime highs average 29 °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 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 406 mm. On about 8 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 Trawangan.
Gili Trawangan 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 Trawangan
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 25°. 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 (23°), the warmest in April (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 362 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 | 66 | 29° | 25° | 28.7° | 4.9 h | 29 | 367 |
| FebruaryFeb | 67 | 29° | 25° | 28.6° | 5.1 h | 27 | 346 |
| MarchMar | 68 | 30° | 25° | 28.8° | 5.5 h | 28 | 351 |
| AprilApr | 71 | 31° | 25° | 29.4° | 6.2 h | 21 | 250 |
| MayMay | 82 | 31° | 25° | 29.3° | 7.0 h | 12 | 94 |
| JuneJun | 89 | 31° | 24° | 28.7° | 7.1 h | 7 | 51 |
| JulyJul | 93 | 31° | 23° | 28.1° | 7.0 h | 5 | 33 |
| AugustAug | 96 | 31° | 23° | 27.7° | 7.7 h | 3 | 12 |
| SeptemberSep | 93 | 31° | 24° | 28.0° | 7.3 h | 4 | 35 |
| OctoberOct | 81 | 31° | 25° | 28.7° | 7.3 h | 12 | 105 |
| NovemberNov | 72 | 31° | 25° | 29.3° | 6.5 h | 23 | 292 |
| DecemberDec | 66 | 29° | 25° | 29.1° | 4.7 h | 29 | 406 |
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 Trawangan
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 Trawangan 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 Trawangan
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 7.3 of 12.3 hours of daylight in Gili Trawangan, 59 % 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 Trawangan: 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 Trawangan has about 12 rainy days with 105 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Gili Trawangan
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 Trawangan
How breezy and how cloudy Gili Trawangan 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 Trawangan typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 58 % of the sky over Gili Trawangan: variable cloud, with about 7.3 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 Trawangan
How often the day gets hot in Gili Trawangan (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 Trawangan has about 28 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °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 Trawangan
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Gili Trawangan 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 Trawangan has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 66).
- 70
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 83
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 95
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 81
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 66
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 29 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 Trawangan vs Gili Air
In October Gili Trawangan has the better holiday weather (score 81 vs 76). During the day Gili Air is 1 °C warmer than Gili Trawangan. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Gili Trawangan | Gili Air |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 81 | 76 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 32° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Oct | May – Sep |
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- 3Gili TrawanganThis page31°29°81
- 4Senggigi32°29°79
- 5Gili Air32°29°76
- 6Sanur29°28°76
- 7Nusa Dua29°27°76
- 8Kuta29°27°76
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Frequently asked questions about Gili Trawangan
When is the best time to visit Gili Trawangan?
The best time to visit Gili Trawangan 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 Trawangan?
The sea temperature in Gili Trawangan 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 Trawangan in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Gili Trawangan?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Gili Trawangan?
The rainy season is from November to April; the wettest month is December with 406 mm. The driest month is August with 12 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Gili Trawangan get?
Gili Trawangan gets around 2,320 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 7.7 hours a day; in December there are 4.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Gili Trawangan in?
Gili Trawangan is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Gili Trawangan?
A nonstop flight from London to Gili Trawangan 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 Trawangan?
Gili Trawangan has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 66). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 70, May half-term 83, summer holidays 95, October half-term 81, Christmas holidays 66.