Backpacking Potential
Good
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
July, August, June
January, February, March, April, November, December
Weather
Avg Temp Range
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. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.
Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
These months are especially popular among backpackers in Gili Trawangan due to better weather and lower costs.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Gili Trawangan
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (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).
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