SeasonMapGili Trawangan (Gili Islands) weather in August
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August in Gili Trawangan: sweltering, dry, with clean air — fine if you can take sticky heat.
#1 of 12 months in Gili Trawangan · #66 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 93/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Gili Trawangan in August
Notes from nearby Nusa Penida (69 km away)
Gili Trawangan doesn't have its own notes for August yet — these are about Nusa Penida, close enough to share the season.
Nusa Penida's forum places August in the middle of the dry season, low humidity and probably one of the best windows weather-wise. Regulars flag the Bali-Lombok strait's wind as the real factor to watch here specifically — when it picks up, boat crossings and dive conditions can turn choppy — and recommend a jacket or shawl for cooler nights in the island's hillier spots.
Other months in Gili Trawangan
Gili Trawangan's forum calls July and August the pick of the year weather-wise, with regulars flagging late July as the point high season really kicks in — expect the busiest boats and beaches from here through September. The trade-off for the reliable weather is the crowds, so regulars suggest booking accommodation ahead.
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Gili Trawangan climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 29°C / 85°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 34°C / 93°F | |
| Sea temperature | 28°C / 82°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 13 mm / 0.5 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 43 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gili Trawangan in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyDry season, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Gili Trawangan's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherGili Trawangan's weather peaks July–September, best around August.
August includes Turtle nesting.
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What's on in Gili Trawangan in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Dry season
15 Apr – 15 Oct · usuallyCrowdedThe crossings stay calm, the reef off the northwest corner clears up and the sunset side of the island is three deep at six o'clock. High season on a car-free island.
- Nature
Turtle nesting
1 May – 31 Oct · usuallyGreen turtles come up the beaches through the dry months and the island's hatcheries move the clutches out of the way of foot traffic. Sightings in the water are a year-round thing.
- Hazard
Stinger weeks
1 Jul – 31 Aug · usuallyInsect seasonSmall jellyfish drift through on some moon cycles and July and August take the worst of it. More itch than danger, but a rash vest is the difference between a good snorkel and a short one. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Gili Trawangan — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Gili Trawangan?
Gili Trawangan in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Gili Trawangan?
- August in Gili Trawangan: sweltering, dry, with clean air — fine if you can take sticky heat. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Gili Trawangan on SeasonMap's comfort score (93/100).
- What is the weather like in Gili Trawangan in August?
- In August, Gili Trawangan averages a daily high of 29.3°C and a low of 24°C, with about 13.3 mm of rain over roughly 4.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gili Trawangan in August?
- Gili Trawangan has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in August.
Other months in Gili Trawangan
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Similar destinations in Southeast Asia — August
Within 300 km: Nusa Penida's Mola season around 1 Jul – 31 Oct, and Lombok's South coast surf season around 1 Apr – 31 Oct.