What to Do on a Rainy Day in Gili Trawangan 🌧️

So, you made it to Gili T expecting endless sunshine, cocktails in hammocks, and flawless tan lines… and instead the sky decided to throw a water party. Don’t panic. Rainy days on Gili T don’t mean boredom, they mean it’s time to discover all the island’s indoor (and underwater) gems. Here’s how to make a soggy day seriously fun.

1. Scuba Diving: It’s Better Down Where It’s Wetter 🤿

Pro tip: rain doesn’t ruin diving. In fact, it’s often better underwater than on the surface when it pours. The fish don’t care if it’s raining, and the visibility isn’t affected by clouds. If anything, you’ll get fewer boats, fewer snorkelers, and more “peaceful ocean kingdom” vibes.

So while everyone else sulks in their bungalow, you can be hanging out with turtles thinking: “Rain? What rain?” Book Scuba Diving here.

2. Smash a Padel Match 🎾

Yes, Gili T has padel courts now, and no, you don’t need to be a pro to have fun. Grab a racket, call a friend (or make one, it’s Gili T after all), and get sweaty while the rain drums away outside. It’s a great way to burn energy before you inevitably reward yourself with pizza or cocktails later.

3. Cooking Classes: Spice It Up 🍛

If you can’t lounge on the beach, you might as well learn how to cook like a local legend. Join a cooking class and master classics like nasi goreng or satay. Bonus: you eat everything you cook, so this is basically lunch with bragging rights.

4. Silver-Making Workshops: Bling It On 💍

Ever wanted to make your own jewelry? Rainy days are perfect for sitting down with some silver and getting creative. After a few hours, you’ll walk out with a handmade ring, bracelet, or pendant. And when people back home ask where you bought it, you can casually say: “Oh this? I made it on a tropical island while it was raining.” Instant legend status. I can recommend @yinsilvermakingclass

5. Spa & Wellness: Rain = Excuse for Pampering 💆

Let’s be honest: when it rains, doing nothing feels way more acceptable. Book a massage, a scrub, or a full spa session and just melt into island time. The rain becomes a free soundtrack while someone kneads out all those “holiday stress knots” (aka from too many Bintangs and bike rides). There are different price classes, so if you want the full spa experience and have a little money leftover, try Azure or You Spa. If you just want a nice massage or a pedicure, try Rose Spa or Gili Mo.

6. Hide Out in Cafés or Restaurants☕

When in doubt, café-hop. Gili T is packed with cozy coffee spots where you can sip cappuccinos, read a book, or pretend to work remotely while actually people-watching. Rain hitting the tin roof while you munch banana pancakes? That’s island magic right there.

Rain on Gili T isn’t the end of your holiday,  it’s just the island’s way of saying: “Chill, try something new.” Whether you’re diving with turtles, smashing padel balls, spicing up your cooking game, crafting silver souvenirs, or melting into a massage table, you’ll barely notice the clouds. And usually the sunsets are better after a day of rain!

And hey, when the sun comes back out, those cocktails will taste even better. 🍹Or just try day drinking until you forget it is raining.