SeasonMapGili Trawangan (Gili Islands) weather in March
Indonesia
March in Gili Trawangan: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 26 rainy days.
#9 of 12 months in Gili Trawangan · #573 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Gili Trawangan in March
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 — March
| Daytime high | 29°C / 84°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 36°C / 97°F | |
| Sea temperature | 29°C / 85°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 168 mm / 6.6 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 26 days | |
| Humidity | 87% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 49 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gili Trawangan in March
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 crowdsRamadan and Lebaran, Lebaran (Idul Fitri) break in Indonesia, school holidays in 2 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).
Fair weatherGili Trawangan's weather peaks July–September, best around August.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Gili Trawangan in March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Ramadan and Lebaran
5 Feb – 25 Apr · usuallyRamadan & EidClosuresCrowdedLombok is devout and the island's local warungs keep daytime hours short through the fast. The Lebaran week afterwards fills the boats with Indonesian holidaymakers. Source ↗
- Closure
Nyepi stops the Bali boats
19–20 MarThe Gilis are not Hindu and carry on as normal, but Bali shuts for the day and no fast boat leaves Padangbai or Serangan. Plan to be on one side or the other, not moving between them. Source ↗
- Season
Northwest monsoon
15 Nov – 31 Mar · usuallyRain comes in heavy evening bursts and the wind swings onto the exposed side, which makes the public boat from Bangsal a wet ride. Half the island's bars run on skeleton hours.
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 March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Gili Trawangan?
- March in Gili Trawangan: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 26 rainy days. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Gili Trawangan on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in Gili Trawangan in March?
- In March, Gili Trawangan averages a daily high of 28.8°C and a low of 25.2°C, with about 168.2 mm of rain over roughly 25.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gili Trawangan in March?
- Gili Trawangan has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 49 in March.
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Similar destinations in Southeast Asia — March
Within 300 km: Lombok's Bau Nyale around 1 Feb – 15 Mar, and Nusa Penida's Nyepi, the day of silence on 19–20 Mar.