Gili Trawangan (Gili Islands) weather in July
Indonesia

July in Gili Trawangan: hot, dry, with clean air — fine if you can take sticky heat.
#2 of 12 months in Gili Trawangan · #146 of 1383 destinations to visit in July · comfort 92/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Gili Trawangan in July
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 — July
| Daytime high | 29°C / 84°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 33°C / 91°F | |
| Sea temperature | 29°C / 84°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 26 mm / 1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 37 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gili Trawangan in July
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.
Peak crowdstravelers describe it as peak season, Dry season, Mid-year break in Indonesia
Sourced from traveler notes: “…weather-wise, with regulars flagging late July as the point high season really kicks in — expect the busiest boats and beaches from…” — Tripadvisor community
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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.
July includes Turtle nesting.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Gili Trawangan in July
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 July — FAQ
- Is July a good time to visit Gili Trawangan?
- July in Gili Trawangan: hot, dry, with clean air — fine if you can take sticky heat. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Gili Trawangan on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
- What is the weather like in Gili Trawangan in July?
- In July, Gili Trawangan averages a daily high of 29.1°C and a low of 24.1°C, with about 26.4 mm of rain over roughly 6.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gili Trawangan in July?
- Gili Trawangan has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in July.
Other months in Gili Trawangan
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Similar destinations in Southeast Asia — July
Within 300 km: Nusa Penida's Mola season around 1 Jul – 31 Oct, and Denpasar's Bali Arts Festival on 13 Jun – 11 Jul.