Southeastern Islands, Indonesia: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2021]
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Contents
- When to go to Southeastern Islands
- Important essentials for Southeastern Islands
- Southeastern Islands in January: weather and what to pack
- Southeastern Islands in February: weather and what to pack
- Southeastern Islands in March: weather and what to pack
- Southeastern Islands in April: weather and what to pack
- Southeastern Islands in May: weather and what to pack
- Southeastern Islands in June: weather and what to pack
- Southeastern Islands in July: weather and what to pack
- Southeastern Islands in August: weather and what to pack
- Southeastern Islands in September: weather and what to pack
- Southeastern Islands in October: weather and what to pack
- Southeastern Islands in November: weather and what to pack
- Southeastern Islands in December: weather and what to pack
When to go to Southeastern Islands, Indonesia
Based on the climate and weather in Southeastern Islands, the best time to go is August. See below for details.
Important esssentials for Southeastern Islands, Indonesia
Here are some general tips on what to wear in Southeastern Islands, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.
IMPORTANT COVID-19 PACKING ESSENTIALS
- proof of COVID-19 vaccination if you have it
- vaccine card protector
- N95 masks for top protection
- kids' KN95 masks
- hand sanitizer
- touchless thermometer
- travel disinfecting wipes (for plane, etc)
- A plug adapter that supports outlet types C and F. This one should work in most locations, but you should check with your hotel.
- A portable power bank, like this one
- A SIM card that works in Southeastern Islands. A good global SIM card works in most countries, but check the country list before buying. In some locations you may need a satellite phone. We recommend this satellite phone
- Bicycle friendly attire, if you plan on biking anywhere
- Emergency water purifier
- For families with young children:
- Klungkung visitors will do a lot of walking, so a lightweight backpack like this is essential
- Airplane or car necessities:
- Photography items that we like:
- cell phone photography gimbal
- camera drone for outdoor shots
- extra batteries
- extra memory cards
What to wear/what to pack for Southeastern Islands, Indonesia by month
January
If you are traveling to Southeastern Islands in January, you will notice that it can be very hot. Expect it to rain about two thirds of the time.
Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Skirts
- Dresses
- Short sleeve shirts
- Insulated water bottle
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Sunglasses
- Shorts
- Waterproof sandals
- Bug repellent
- If you're going to the beach,
- A rain poncho to layer with a jacket
- Waterproof footwear. We recommend:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Wind resistant umbrella. This one is a great choice.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your bags remain dry. We suggest: this one
February
If you go to Southeastern Islands in February, you will notice that it is constantly hot. Expect it to rain about two thirds of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Waterproof sandals
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Insulated water bottle
- Short sleeve shirts
- Shorts
- Skirts
- Bug repellent
- Dresses
- Sunglasses
- If you're going to the beach,
- A rain poncho to layer with another jacket
- Waterproof footwear. We suggest these:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Wind resistant umbrella. This one is a great option.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your belongings remain dry. We recommend: this one
March
If you are traveling to Southeastern Islands in March, you will notice that it is extremely hot. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Shorts
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Sunglasses
- Dresses
- Insulated water bottle
- Bug repellent
- Waterproof sandals
- Short sleeve shirts
- Skirts
- If you're going to the beach,
- A rain poncho to layer with another jacket
- Waterproof footwear. We recommend:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Umbrella. This one is an excellent one to buy.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your things don't get wet. We like: this one
April
April is extremely hot. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains regularly.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Skirts
- Waterproof sandals
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Shorts
- Short sleeve shirts
- Sunglasses
- Dresses
- Bug repellent
- Insulated water bottle
- If you're going to the beach,
- A rain poncho to layer with a coat
- Waterproof footwear. We use:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Wind resistant umbrella. This one is an excellent one to buy.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your bags remain dry. We like: this one
May
May here is consistently hot. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains regularly.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Dresses
- Sunglasses
- Waterproof sandals
- Skirts
- Short sleeve shirts
- Shorts
- Bug repellent
- Insulated water bottle
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- If you're going to the beach,
- A rain poncho to layer with a jacket
- Waterproof footwear. We recommend:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Umbrella. This one is a perfect one to buy.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your things remain dry. We suggest: this one
June
Traveling to Southeastern Islands in June, you will notice that it can be very hot. Expect it to rain sometimes. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Waterproof sandals
- Dresses
- Short sleeve shirts
- Insulated water bottle
- Sunglasses
- Bug repellent
- Skirts
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Shorts
- If you're going to the beach,
- A rain coat to layer with a jacket
- Waterproof footwear. We recommend these:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Umbrella. This one is a great choice.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your bags stay dry. We suggest: this one
July
If you go to Southeastern Islands in July, you will notice that it is extremely warm. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Waterproof sandals
- Skirts
- Insulated water bottle
- Dresses
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Bug repellent
- Shorts
- Short sleeve shirts
- If you're going to the beach,
August
August is really hot. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Sunglasses
- Short sleeve shirts
- Skirts
- Dresses
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Shorts
- Bug repellent
- Insulated water bottle
- Waterproof sandals
- If you're going to the beach,
September
Traveling to Southeastern Islands in September, you will notice that it can be very hot. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Sunglasses
- Skirts
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Shorts
- Insulated water bottle
- Short sleeve shirts
- Dresses
- Waterproof sandals
- Bug repellent
- If you're going to the beach,
October
If you go to Southeastern Islands in October, you will notice that it can be very hot. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Short sleeve shirts
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Waterproof sandals
- Dresses
- Shorts
- Bug repellent
- Skirts
- Insulated water bottle
- If you're going to the beach,
November
Traveling to Southeastern Islands in November, you will notice that it is extremely hot. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Short sleeve shirts
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Skirts
- Bug repellent
- Waterproof sandals
- Sunglasses
- Insulated water bottle
- Shorts
- Dresses
- If you're going to the beach,
- A rain coat to layer with another jacket
- Waterproof footwear. We suggest:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Umbrella. This one is an excellent option.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your suitcases stay dry. We like: this one
December
December here is really hot. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains about half of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Bug repellent
- Waterproof sandals
- Skirts
- Sunglasses
- Short sleeve shirts
- Shorts
- Dresses
- Insulated water bottle
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- If you're going to the beach,
- A rain jacket to layer with a coat
- Waterproof footwear. We like:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Umbrella. This one is a great option.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your bags stay dry. We like: this one
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