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Backpacking Potential

79/100

Good

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

July, August, June

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Avoid

January, February, March, April, November, December

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Weather

25°C – 26°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Gili Air?

The best time to visit Gili Air for backpacking is July, August, June, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Gili Air

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
26°447
February
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
26°412
March
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
26°288
April
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
26°165
May
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°83
June
75Good
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°62
July
79Good
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°37
August
78Good
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°20
September
65Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°14
October
65Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°58
November
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
26°141
December
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
26°304

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Gili Air

When is the best time to visit Gili Air for backpacking?

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The best time to visit Gili Air for backpacking is typically in July, August, June, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Gili Air?

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Rainy season typically: December–April. It is generally better to avoid these months for backpacking.

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