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.

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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 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


  • 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


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards can become worn. An unreadable vaccine card can cause severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry plane-friendly choice.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • 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

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What to wear/what to pack for Sumbawa Besar, Indonesia by month

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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).

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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).

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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.

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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).

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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).

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June

June can be very hot. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains occasionally.

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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.

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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.

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September

September very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.

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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).

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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.

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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).

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Activities for Sumbawa Besar, Indonesia

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Sumbawa Besar.

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