Mentawai Islands, Indonesia: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Mentawai Islands, Indonesia? If you're planning to go to Mentawai Islands, I have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Mentawai Islands, Indonesia

Based on the climate and weather in Mentawai Islands, the best time to go is July. See below for details.

Important essentials for Mentawai Islands, Indonesia

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Mentawai Islands, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good plane-friendly option.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards often wear away. An unreadable vaccine card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection possible.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Mentawai Islands, Indonesia by month

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January

If you vacation in Mentawai Islands during January, you may notice that it is constantly hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day.

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February

If you are traveling to Mentawai Islands in February, you will notice that it is consistently hot. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (low 30s C).

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March

March for Mentawai Islands is extremely hot. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.

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April

April in Mentawai Islands is consistently hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C).

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May

If you are traveling to Mentawai Islands in May, you will notice that it can be sweltering. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (low 30s C).

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June

If you go to Mentawai Islands in June, you will notice that it is consistently hot. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (low 30s C).

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July

If you vacation in Mentawai Islands during July, you are likely to find that it is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day.

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August

If you visit Mentawai Islands during August, you may notice that it is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day.

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September

If you vacation in Mentawai Islands during September, you might see that it is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day.

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October

October in Mentawai Islands is hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) to low 80s F (high 20s C).

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November

If you vacation in Mentawai Islands during November, you will probably notice that it is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day.

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December

Traveling to Mentawai Islands in December, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (high 20s C).

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