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Why visit Gili Islands?

The Gili Islands are three small coral islands off the northwest coast of Lombok in Indonesia, reached by fast boat from Bali or from Lombok's Bangsal harbour. There are no cars or motorbikes, only bicycles and horse carts, and each island is ringed by white sand and clear water full of sea turtles.

Gili Trawangan is the largest and liveliest, with a night market, beach bars and the famous swings in the sea at sunset. Gili Air is a relaxed mix of cafes and quiet beaches, and Gili Meno is the smallest and most peaceful, with a lake and the underwater statue installation Nest. Snorkel from the beach to see green turtles, or take a glass-bottom boat trip around all three islands. The Gilis are a popular place to learn to dive, with sites such as Shark Point and Turtle Heaven. Cycle around Gili Trawangan in about an hour and climb its small hill for a view of Mount Rinjani on Lombok and Mount Agung on Bali. Eat fresh grilled fish at the night market.

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When to go to Gili Islands

The best months for Gili Islands are May, June, July, August and September. Highs then sit around 30°C, and a week here is reasonably priced.

Jan
29°
low 25°
27 wet days
Feb
29°
low 24°
30 wet days
Mar
29°
low 25°
28 wet days
Apr
30°
low 25°
23 wet days
May
30°
low 25°
17 wet days
Jun
30°
low 24°
13 wet days
Jul
30°
low 23°
9 wet days
Aug
30°
low 23°
9 wet days
Sep
31°
low 24°
16 wet days
Oct
31°
low 25°
16 wet days
Nov
31°
low 25°
23 wet days
Dec
30°
low 25°
27 wet days
Highlighted = best monthsNumber = average daytime highBar = how wet the month is

Temperatures and wet days are measured, not estimated: ERA5 reanalysis for 2021-2023, at Gili Trawangan, West Nusa Tenggara. Source: Open-Meteo.

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When is the best time to visit Gili Islands?

The best months for Gili Islands are May, June, July, August and September. Highs then sit around 30°C, and a week here is reasonably priced.

What is the weather like in Gili Islands?

September is the warmest month, with daytime highs around 31°C. January is the coolest, around 29°C by day and 25°C at night. February is the wettest, with about 30 wet days. Figures are measured averages, not estimates.

What is Gili Islands known for?

Gili Islands is best known for islands, beaches, nature, nightlife and romantic. The things people come for: Sea turtles, Gili Trawangan sunset swings, Gili Meno Nest, cycling.

Who is Gili Islands best suited to?

Gili Islands works particularly well for couples, groups of friends, honeymooners and backpackers. That is based on what there is to do there, not on who books it most.

What can you book in advance in Gili Islands?

The experiences that sell out first are food tours, cooking classes, day trips, skip-the-line tickets, walking tours and night tours. You can check availability and prices on our booking partners below — you pay the same as booking direct.

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