Denpasar, Indonesia Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Denpasar
Located in Bali, Indonesia, Denpasar experiences a tropical wet-and-dry climate with year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. Afternoon temperatures peak near 84°F (29°C) in April and dip to about 81°F (27°C) in August, with around 82.1 inches (2086 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: April - highs near 84°F (29°C)
- Coldest month: August - highs near 81°F (27°C)
- Record high: 93°F (34°C) · Record low: 67°F (20°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: February (26 rainy days) · Sunniest: October (11.5 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on April. Highs average 84°F (29°C) and overnight lows stay near 76°F (24°C). The coolest month is August, with typical highs of 81°F (27°C) and lows around 73°F (23°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 93°F (34°C) and dropped as low as 67°F (20°C).
Rain, sun and snow
February is usually the wettest month. It brings about 13.3 inches (339 mm) of rain over 26 days, while August is the driest. October brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.5 hours of sun a day.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84° | 76° | 27 | 12.2 in | 9.2 h/day | 86% |
| February | 84° | 76° | 26 | 13.3 in | 9.3 h/day | 88% |
| March | 85° | 76° | 27 | 9.4 in | 10.1 h/day | 87% |
| April | 84° | 76° | 23 | 7.1 in | 10.3 h/day | 86% |
| May | 84° | 76° | 20 | 4.2 in | 10.9 h/day | 84% |
| June | 82° | 75° | 18 | 3.7 in | 10.7 h/day | 84% |
| July | 81° | 74° | 17 | 3.2 in | 10.8 h/day | 83% |
| August | 81° | 73° | 18 | 2.2 in | 10.9 h/day | 83% |
| September | 82° | 73° | 18 | 2.9 in | 11.4 h/day | 84% |
| October | 84° | 74° | 18 | 4.1 in | 11.5 h/day | 84% |
| November | 85° | 75° | 24 | 8.0 in | 10.6 h/day | 86% |
| December | 84° | 76° | 28 | 11.7 in | 9.6 h/day | 86% |
Denpasar month by month
Denpasar weather in January
January brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 76°F (24°C), about 27 wet days.
Denpasar weather in February
February brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 76°F (24°C), about 26 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Denpasar.
Denpasar weather in March
March brings highs around 85°F (29°C), lows near 76°F (24°C), about 27 wet days.
Denpasar weather in April
April brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 76°F (24°C), about 23 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in Denpasar.
Denpasar weather in May
May brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 76°F (24°C), about 20 wet days.
Denpasar weather in June
June brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), about 18 wet days.
Denpasar weather in July
July brings highs around 81°F (27°C), lows near 74°F (23°C), about 17 wet days.
Denpasar weather in August
August brings highs around 81°F (27°C), lows near 73°F (23°C), about 18 wet days - typically the coldest month and the driest month of the year in Denpasar.
Denpasar weather in September
September brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 73°F (23°C), about 18 wet days.
Denpasar weather in October
October brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 74°F (24°C), about 18 wet days - typically the sunniest month of the year in Denpasar.
Denpasar weather in November
November brings highs around 85°F (29°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), about 24 wet days.
Denpasar weather in December
December brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 76°F (24°C), about 28 wet days.
Seasons in Denpasar
September through November
September through November in Denpasar is hot, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 74°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 60 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
December through February
December through February in Denpasar brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 76°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 81 days across the season.
March through May
March through May in Denpasar is hot, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 76°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 70 days across the season.
June through August
June through August in Denpasar runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 81°F (27°C) and nights around 74°F (23°C); expect showers on roughly 54 days across the season.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit Denpasar
The best time to visit Denpasar is generally May to August and January to February, when these months combine the driest skies with the most comfortable heat. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 83°F (28°C).
Pack for Denpasar with a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature; moisture-wicking fabrics to cope with the humidity. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - April nights average 76°F (24°C).
Denpasar temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.