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Backpacking Potential

79/100

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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 Trawangan?

The best time to visit Gili Trawangan for backpacking is July, August, June, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Gili Trawangan

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 Trawangan

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

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

When is the rainy season in Gili Trawangan?

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

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