AI-generatedDenpasar at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Apr · 28°
- Warmest sea
- Mar · 29.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,600 h
- Rain a year
- 1,810 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 33 m
Climate in Denpasar
Denpasar has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while August is the coolest at 26 °C. With around 2,600 hours of sunshine a year, Denpasar is sunny; September is the sunniest month with 8.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
05:5618:13
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:43–06:24 · evening 17:45–18:26
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:35–05:43 · evening 18:26–18:34
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Denpasar in October?
In October, Denpasar is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 101 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Denpasar.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 17 min05:56 – 18:13
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 62 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Makassar
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %96 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %92 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %14 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Denpasar
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 26.4 – 28.3 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Denpasar ranges from 26.1 °C in August to 29.0 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
From November to August the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in March, eight out of ten years were between 28.1 and 29.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.8° | 28.3° | 29.1° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.8° | 28.2° | 29.6° | warm |
| MarchMar | 29.0° | 28.1° | 29.7° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 28.9° | 28.4° | 29.5° | warm |
| MayMay | 28.2° | 27.6° | 29.0° | warm |
| JuneJun | 27.4° | 26.6° | 28.5° | warm |
| JulyJul | 26.6° | 25.6° | 27.5° | warm |
| AugustAug | 26.1° | 25.4° | 26.8° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 26.4° | 25.7° | 27.2° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 27.3° | 26.4° | 28.3° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.4° | 27.6° | 29.0° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.8° | 28.1° | 29.4° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Denpasar
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.5 of 12.3 hours of daylight in Denpasar, 69 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Denpasar
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in October (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Denpasar: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Denpasar has about 16 rainy days with 101 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Denpasar
How breezy and how cloudy Denpasar is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Denpasar typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Jul – Sep.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 62 % of the sky over Denpasar: variable cloud, with about 8.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Denpasar
How often the day gets hot in Denpasar (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Denpasar has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Denpasar
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in August (23°), the warmest in April (25°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 362 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 56 | 27° | 24° | 28.8° | 5.5 h | 28 | 270 |
| FebruaryFeb | 56 | 27° | 24° | 28.8° | 5.5 h | 26 | 244 |
| MarchMar | 57 | 28° | 25° | 29.0° | 6.2 h | 27 | 226 |
| AprilApr | 59 | 28° | 25° | 28.9° | 7.0 h | 22 | 168 |
| MayMay | 69 | 27° | 25° | 28.2° | 7.7 h | 15 | 95 |
| JuneJun | 80 | 27° | 24° | 27.4° | 7.7 h | 11 | 61 |
| JulyJul | 85 | 26° | 24° | 26.6° | 7.7 h | 9 | 44 |
| AugustAug | 91 | 26° | 23° | 26.1° | 8.1 h | 7 | 25 |
| SeptemberSep | 87 | 27° | 23° | 26.4° | 8.5 h | 9 | 56 |
| OctoberOct | 71 | 27° | 24° | 27.3° | 8.5 h | 16 | 101 |
| NovemberNov | 60 | 28° | 24° | 28.4° | 7.1 h | 23 | 234 |
| DecemberDec | 57 | 27° | 25° | 28.8° | 5.8 h | 28 | 287 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
8.65° S, 115.22° E · 33 m · Asia/Makassar
Best time to visit Denpasar
The best time to visit Denpasar is from June to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to September. Rain is most frequent from October to May; the wettest month is December with 287 mm.
Denpasar through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Denpasar in the dry season
Jun – Sep
Excellent
- 26–27 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Denpasar in the rainy season
Oct – May
Good
- 27–28 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 185 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Denpasar for you.
Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Denpasar
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Denpasar: score 91 against 71. In August, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in August. August has 9 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 71 | 91better |
| Day high | 27° | 26° |
| Night low | 24° | 23° |
| Sea | 27.3° | 26.1° |
| Sunshine | 8.5 h | 8.1 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 101 mm | 25 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 30better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – May
12 or more rainy days
Denpasar month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
56January27° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In January, Denpasar is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 270 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Denpasar.
Denpasar in January56February27° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In February, Denpasar is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 244 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Denpasar.
Denpasar in February57March28° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In March, Denpasar is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 226 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Denpasar.
Denpasar in March59April28° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In April, Denpasar is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 168 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Denpasar.
Denpasar in April69May27° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In May, Denpasar is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 95 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Denpasar.
Denpasar in May80June27° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In June, Denpasar is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 61 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Denpasar.
Denpasar in June85July26° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In July, Denpasar is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 44 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Denpasar.
Denpasar in July91August26° · Sea 26° · 8 h
In August, Denpasar is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 25 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Denpasar.
Denpasar in August87September27° · Sea 26° · 9 h
In September, Denpasar is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 56 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Denpasar.
Denpasar in September71October27° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In October, Denpasar is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 101 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Denpasar.
Denpasar in October60November28° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In November, Denpasar is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 234 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Denpasar.
Denpasar in November57December27° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In December, Denpasar is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 287 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Denpasar.
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Denpasar vs. Kuta
In October the holiday weather in Denpasar and Kuta is about equally good (score 71 vs. 68). During the day Kuta is 1 °C warmer than Denpasar. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Denpasar | Kuta |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 71 | 68 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 28° |
| Sea | 27° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 16 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | May – Oct |
Through the year
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In October, Denpasar ranks 4 of 16 destinations in this country.
- Komodo Island29°28°99
- 2Senggigi31°29°88
- 3Kuta28°27°81
- 4DenpasarThis page27°27°71
- 5Nusantara30°29°67
- 6Labuan Bajo29°29°65
- 7Ubud29°60
- 8Yogyakarta30°54
Planning a trip to Denpasar
Weather for your travel dates
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Denpasar in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Denpasar has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 57).
- 58
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 71
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 89
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 71
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 57
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 15 h 35 min
- Distance
- 12,520 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Denpasar
When is the best time to visit Denpasar?
The best time to visit Denpasar is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Denpasar?
The sea temperature in Denpasar ranges from 26.1 °C in August to 29.0 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Denpasar in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Denpasar?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 25 °C. August is the coolest month at 26 °C.
When does it rain most in Denpasar?
Rain is most frequent from October to May; the wettest month is December with 287 mm. The driest month is August with 25 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Denpasar get?
Denpasar gets around 2,600 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is September with 8.5 hours a day; in January there are 5.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Denpasar in?
Denpasar uses the time zone Asia/Makassar, at UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Denpasar?
A nonstop flight from London to Denpasar takes about 15 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 12,520 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Denpasar?
Denpasar has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 57). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 58, May half-term 71, Summer holidays 89, October half-term 71, Christmas holidays 57.
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