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Gili Islands, Indonesia · Equatorial tropical

Gili Islands in February: go or not?

Mixed period. Gili Islands in February: 4.6/10.

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 8.35°S · 116.04°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Why not
Gili Islands · February
4.6
24–29°
Temperature
73%
Rain
5h
Sun
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
Photo : Marek Okon via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in February

February falls in the wet season in Gili Islands. Showers are often brief but intense. With 73% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.

February ranks 11 out of 12 months in Gili Islands. Compared to January: 15 pts more rainy days.

This month's conditions

What it's like in February

UV index
9 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
oppressive heat
24°
Sea
29°C
warm, ideal
Daylight
12.3h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 39
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Is February the right month?

The best month in Gili Islands is July (5.9/10), 1.3 pt higher than February.

See July →See all 12 months →
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Indonesia

🗣️LanguageIndonesian
💶CurrencyRoupie indonésienne (Rp)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘVery cheap · 1/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthSeptember · 31°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 29°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘFebruary · 73%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
Location

Where is Gili Islands ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Indonesia
Equatorial tropical climate with a 5.9 → 4.6 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
8.35°S · 116.04°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Gili Islands?
July is the best month with 30.0°C highs, 23.0°C lows, 7.8h of sunshine and 12.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Gili Islands get in July?
Gili Islands averages 7.8 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 5.9/10.
What is the rainiest month in Gili Islands?
February is the most unfavourable month with February has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Gili Islands in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 23.0°C, while afternoon highs average 30.0°C.
Is Gili Islands good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Gili Islands scores 4.5/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 5.9/10.
When should you avoid Gili Islands?
February is the most difficult month to visit Gili Islands, with February has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Gili Islands in February?
In February, the sea averages 29°C in Gili Islands: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.
Do you need sun protection in Gili Islands in February?
The average UV index reaches 9 in February in Gili Islands (very high), with about 12.3h of daylight. Protection essential.