Sumbawa Besar, Indonesia: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]
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Traveling to Sumbawa Besar, Indonesia? If you're planning to go to Sumbawa Besar, I've got some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.
Contents
- When to go to Sumbawa Besar
- Important essentials for Sumbawa Besar
- Activities for Sumbawa Besar
- Sumbawa Besar in January: weather and what to pack
- Sumbawa Besar in February: weather and what to pack
- Sumbawa Besar in March: weather and what to pack
- Sumbawa Besar in April: weather and what to pack
- Sumbawa Besar in May: weather and what to pack
- Sumbawa Besar in June: weather and what to pack
- Sumbawa Besar in July: weather and what to pack
- Sumbawa Besar in August: weather and what to pack
- Sumbawa Besar in September: weather and what to pack
- Sumbawa Besar in October: weather and what to pack
- Sumbawa Besar in November: weather and what to pack
- Sumbawa Besar in December: weather and what to pack

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 Sumbawa Besar, Indonesia
Based on the climate and weather in Sumbawa Besar, the best time to go is August. See below for details.
Important essentials for Sumbawa Besar, Indonesia
Here are some general tips on what to wear in Sumbawa Besar, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.
COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022
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N95 masks to use in crowded airports
These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection you can have.
Travel insurance
If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans
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A vaccine card protector
Vaccine cards can become worn. An unreadable vaccine card can cause severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.
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Hand sanitizer
This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry plane-friendly choice.
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Travel disinfecting wipes
Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.
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Kids' KN95 masks
N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).
General health necessities
Virus/bacteria filtering water bottle
Some areas of this country may have potentially unsafe tap water, so it's important to take a contaminant filtering water bottle.
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Travel first aid kit
This one is a good choice.
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Emergency motion sickness relief
Don't forget these
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Voice and data SIM card
A SIM card that works in Sumbawa Besar. A good global SIM card works in most countries, but check the country list before buying. In some more rural areas you may need a satellite phone. We recommend this satellite phone.
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For families with young children
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Money/passport pouch
A money pouch is vital for protecting your passport and credit cards.
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Power bank for devices
A portable power bank, like this one
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Plug adapter
A plug adapter that supports outlet types C and F. This one should work in most areas, but you may want to check with your hotel.
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Airplane or car necessities
What to wear/what to pack for Sumbawa Besar, Indonesia by month
Already know when you're traveling?
January
If you go to Sumbawa Besar in January, you will notice that it is extremely hot. Expect it to rain most days. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 70s F (high 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
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Sunglasses
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Breatheable shirts
A good breatheable shirt can cool you down quickly and guard against skin damage:
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Loose-fit shorts
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Bug repellent
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Cool and dry dresses
These dresses can provide UV protection and cool you.
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Skirts
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Waterproof sandals
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Insulated water bottle
Our pick also removes contaminants:
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A rain poncho to layer with a coat
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100% waterproof footwear
We recommend rain boots:
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Rain pants
These pants can be essential in heavy rain.
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Waterproof phone bag
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Windproof umbrella
This one is a perfect choice.
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Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your belongings remain dry. We recommend:
February
If you go to Sumbawa Besar in February, you will notice that it can be sweltering. Expect it to rain about two thirds of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Insulated water bottle
Our choice also cleans contaminants:
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Breatheable shirts
A breathing shirt can keep you cool and protect you from UV rays:
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses to provide UV protection and keep you cool.
-
Bug repellent
-
Skirts
-
Sunglasses
-
A rain poncho to layer with a jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We use rain boots:
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Rain pants
Rain pants are essential in heavy rain.
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Waterproof phone bag
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Wind resistant umbrella
This one is a perfect option.
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Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your bags stay dry. We like:
March
March for Sumbawa Besar is extremely hot. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (high 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains about two thirds of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Loose-fit shorts
-
Bug repellent
-
Sunglasses
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Skirts
-
Insulated water bottle
Our first choice also removes contaminants:
-
Breatheable shirts
A good breatheable shirt can cool you down quickly and guard against UV rays:
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses include UV protection and keep you cool.
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
A rain coat to layer with a coat
-
100% waterproof footwear
We like these rain boots:
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Rain pants
These pants are a lifesaver in a storm.
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Waterproof phone bag
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Umbrella
This one is a perfect choice.
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Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your belongings stay dry. We like:
April
Traveling to Sumbawa Besar in April, you will notice that it can be sweltering. 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:
-
Insulated water bottle
Our first choice also filters harmful contaminants:
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Sunglasses
-
Skirts
-
Breatheable shirts
A breathing shirt can make you comfortable and protect you from the sun:
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses include UV protection and keep you cool.
-
Bug repellent
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
A rain coat to layer with another jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We like rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These can be vital in a rainstorm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Wind resistant umbrella
This one is a perfect option.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your bags stay dry. We recommend:
May
If you are traveling to Sumbawa Besar in May, you will notice that it is consistently 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:
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Breatheable shirts
A breatheable shirt can keep you cool and guard against UV rays:
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Insulated water bottle
Our best choice also cleans contaminants:
-
Bug repellent
-
Skirts
-
Sunglasses
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses offer UV protection and cool you.
-
A rain jacket to layer with another jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We suggest rain boots:
-
Rain pants
Rain pants will be essential in a storm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Umbrella
This one is a perfect one to buy.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your belongings remain dry. We suggest:
June
June can be very hot. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains occasionally.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Skirts
-
Insulated water bottle
Our pick also filters harmful contaminants:
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Breatheable shirts
A breatheable shirt can keep you comfortable and protect you from UV rays:
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses include UV protection and keep you cool.
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Bug repellent
-
Sunglasses
-
A rain poncho to layer with a jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We suggest these rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These can be vital in a rainstorm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Wind resistant umbrella
This one is an excellent option.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your suitcases don't get wet. We like:
July
July here dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains occasionally.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Breatheable shirts
A good breatheable shirt can make you comfortable and protect you from skin damage:
-
Skirts
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Sunglasses
-
Insulated water bottle
Our pick also cleans contaminants:
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Bug repellent
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses can provide UV protection and keep you cool.
-
A rain poncho to layer with another jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We suggest these rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These are vital in heavy rain.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Wind resistant umbrella
This one is a perfect choice.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your belongings remain dry. We suggest:
August
August for Sumbawa Besar very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Bug repellent
-
Breatheable shirts
A breatheable shirt can keep you comfortable and guard against the sun:
-
Sunglasses
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses include UV protection and help you stay cool.
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Skirts
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Insulated water bottle
Our fave also cleans contaminants:
September
September very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses offer UV protection and help you stay cool.
-
Insulated water bottle
Our choice also cleans contaminants:
-
Bug repellent
-
Skirts
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Breatheable shirts
A breathing shirt can cool you down quickly and protect you from the sun:
-
Sunglasses
October
If you go to Sumbawa Besar in October, you will notice that it can be sweltering. Expect it to rain occasionally. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Breatheable shirts
A good breatheable shirt can cool you down quickly and guard against the sun:
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses offer UV protection and keep you cool.
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Sunglasses
-
Skirts
-
Bug repellent
-
Insulated water bottle
Our fave also removes harmful contaminants:
-
A rain jacket to layer with a jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We suggest these rain boots:
-
Rain pants
Rain pants will be essential in a rainstorm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Windproof umbrella
This one is a perfect one to buy.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your things remain dry. We suggest:
November
November in Sumbawa Besar can be very 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:
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Sunglasses
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses to provide UV protection and help you stay cool.
-
Skirts
-
Insulated water bottle
Our pick also cleans dangerous contaminants:
-
Bug repellent
-
Breatheable shirts
A breathing shirt can cool you down quickly and protect you from skin damage:
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
A rain poncho to layer with another jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We recommend rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These can be a lifesaver in a rainstorm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Windproof umbrella
This one is a great one to buy.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your bags stay dry. We like:
December
If you go to Sumbawa Besar in December, you will notice that it is consistently 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:
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Breatheable shirts
A good breatheable shirt can cool you down quickly and guard against UV rays:
-
Skirts
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses offer UV protection and help you stay cool.
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Sunglasses
-
Bug repellent
-
Insulated water bottle
Our pick also filters harmful contaminants:
-
A rain jacket to layer with a jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We like these rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These can be vital in a storm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Umbrella
This one is an excellent one to buy.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your things stay dry. We suggest:
Activities for Sumbawa Besar, Indonesia
Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Sumbawa Besar.
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