Gili Islands · SpringMonth summary
Gili Islands weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
77°F – 86°F
🌧 Rainy days
55% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Gili Islands in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Gili Islands. July remains slightly better (+0.6 pts).
By trip type
Gili Islands in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Gili Islands. Temperatures rise (30°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 55% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (8.1/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ January | 75°F | 84°F | 88% | 0.6in | 9.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 75°F | 84°F | 96% | 0.6in | 10.3h | 6.8/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 77°F | 86°F | 90% | 0.4in | 10.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ April | 75°F | 86°F | 78% | 0.2in | 11.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 77°F | 86°F | 55% | 0.1in | 11.5h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 75°F | 86°F | 43% | 0.1in | 11.1h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 73°F | 86°F | 29% | 0.1in | 11.1h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 73°F | 86°F | 30% | 0.0in | 11.2h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 75°F | 88°F | 53% | 0.1in | 11.8h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 75°F | 88°F | 55% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ November | 77°F | 86°F | 78% | 0.3in | 12.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 77°F | 86°F | 88% | 0.5in | 10.6h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Gili Islands averages 86°F, 55% rainy days and 11.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10.
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Comparison
May vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -26%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Gili Islands in May
Is May a good time to visit Gili Islands?
May is an excellent time to visit Gili Islands (score 7.5/10). With 86°F, 11.5h of sunshine and 55% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Does it rain a lot in Gili Islands in May?
Yes, 55% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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