Climate guide for Denpasar, Indonesia

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About Denpasar

Denpasar is Bali's working capital-temple courtyards, markets, and the practical hub before beach or Ubud days. In Indonesia, the drier months outside peak monsoon usually delivers the most reliable conditions for sightseeing travel - then use monthly climate scores to fine-tune around crowds, storms, or snow depth.

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Travel Tips

Timing & weather
Check Denpasar's monthly climate scores before locking flights - tropical patterns shift comfort for sightseeing trips across the year.
Getting around
In Denpasar, pair a walkable core day with one transit or transfer buffer - crowds and traffic vary by season in Indonesia.
Tickets & access
Reserve popular museums and day trips from Denpasar ahead in peak months; shoulder seasons are more flexible.
Pack for the profile
Comfortable walking shoes and a day bag matter more than formal wear for most Denpasar sightseeing days.

Things to do in Denpasar

Denpasar, Indonesia. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

When to visit Denpasar: the short answer

The best time to visit Denpasar is August, followed by September, May. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: August averages 24°C with 22 mm of rain and about 26 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are February, December. If budget matters more than perfect weather, October is the strongest of the low-rate months at 5/10.

Across the year Denpasar swings from 24°C in July to 27°C in November, a 3-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 22 mm in August to 310 mm in December. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Denpasar is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 4.5 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: November (27°C). Coolest: July (24°C). Driest: August (22 mm). Wettest: December (310 mm).

Denpasar month by month

January in Denpasar — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.3/10

January averages 26°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

274 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 23 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 4.3/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Denpasar — 4.2 points higher on the same scale.

February in Denpasar — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4/10

February averages 26°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

306 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 20 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 4/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Denpasar — 4.5 points higher on the same scale.

March in Denpasar — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.2/10

March averages 26°C (79°F) with humidity around 86%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

231 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 25 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 4.2/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Denpasar — 4.3 points higher on the same scale.

April in Denpasar — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.8/10

April averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

At 152 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 22 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 4.8/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Denpasar — 3.7 points higher on the same scale.

May in Denpasar — reliably good (3rd best month)

Good · 7.2/10

May averages 26°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rainfall runs 52 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 22 sunny days and 11.6 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.2/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

June in Denpasar — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.9/10

June averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rainfall runs 62 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 19 sunny days and 11.5 hours of daylight.

It scores 6.9/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Denpasar — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.

July in Denpasar — reliably good (4th best month)

Good · 7.2/10

July averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rainfall runs 71 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 21 sunny days and 11.5 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.2/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

August in Denpasar — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.5/10

August averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 22 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 26 sunny days and 11.7 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Denpasar at 8.5/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

September in Denpasar — reliably good (2nd best month)

Good · 8.2/10

September averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 29 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 29 sunny days and 12 daylight hours.

It scores 8.2/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

October in Denpasar — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5/10

October averages 26°C (79°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 149 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 31 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 5/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Denpasar — 3.5 points higher on the same scale.

November in Denpasar — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.6/10

November averages 27°C (80°F) with humidity around 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 158 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 27 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 4.6/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Denpasar — 3.9 points higher on the same scale.

December in Denpasar — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.1/10

December averages 26°C (79°F) with humidity around 84%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

310 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 23 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 4.1/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Denpasar — 4.4 points higher on the same scale.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Denpasar, Indonesia?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Denpasar are August, September. August is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 8.5/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Denpasar year-round?
Denpasar has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 24°C in July to 27°C in November, with Ideal Weather scores between 4.0 and 8.5 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Denpasar?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Denpasar are February (4.0/10), December (4.1/10), March (4.2/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Denpasar?
December is the wettest month in Denpasar, averaging about 310 mm of rainfall. August is the driest, at roughly 22 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Denpasar?
October sees the most sun in Denpasar, with about 31 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Denpasar a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Denpasar is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (August, September) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Denpasar calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Denpasar: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

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