AI-generatedSanur at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Apr · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Apr · 29.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,220 h
- Rain a year
- 1,810 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 10 m
Climate in Sanur
Sanur 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 30 °C, while August is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,220 hours of sunshine a year, Sanur is sunny; August is the sunniest month with 7.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Sanur
The best time to visit Sanur is from May to October. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from June to September. The rainy season is from November to March; the wettest month is December with 287 mm.
Sanur through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sanur in the dry season
Apr – Oct
Excellent
- 28–30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 89 rainy days in all
Sanur in the rainy season
Nov – Mar
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 132 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – October
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
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.
October in Sanur compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 29° from start to end. The sea warms from 27° to 28°. The days get 0.2 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 25° |
| Sea | 27° | 28° |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | 12.4 h |
What is the weather like in Sanur in October?
In October, Sanur is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 101 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Sanur.
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
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %67 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %14 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Sanur
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 Sanur: score 89 against 76. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 76 | 89better |
| Daytime high | 29° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 27.5° | 26.5° |
| Sunshine | 7.0 h | 7.1 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 101 mm | 25 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 30better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Sanur month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
66January29° · Sea 29° · 4.8 h
In January, Sanur is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.8 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 good month for a holiday in Sanur.
Sanur in January67February29° · Sea 29° · 5.0 h
In February, Sanur is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.0 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 good month for a holiday in Sanur.
Sanur in February68March29° · Sea 29° · 5.5 h
In March, Sanur is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 226 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Sanur.
Sanur in March70April30° · Sea 29° · 6.1 h
In April, Sanur is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 168 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Sanur.
Sanur in April76May30° · Sea 28° · 6.7 h
In May, Sanur is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 95 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Sanur.
Sanur in May81June29° · Sea 28° · 6.5 h
In June, Sanur is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.5 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 Sanur.
Sanur in June84July28° · Sea 27° · 6.5 h
In July, Sanur is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.5 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 Sanur.
Sanur in July89August28° · Sea 27° · 7.1 h
In August, Sanur is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.1 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 Sanur.
Sanur in August85September28° · Sea 27° · 6.9 h
In September, Sanur is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.9 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 Sanur.
Sanur in September76October29° · Sea 28° · 7.0 h
In October, Sanur is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 101 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Sanur.
Sanur in October71November29° · Sea 29° · 6.2 h
In November, Sanur is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine 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 Sanur.
Sanur in November66December29° · Sea 29° · 4.7 h
In December, Sanur is hot: daytime highs average 29 °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 4.7 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 good month for a holiday in Sanur.
Sanur in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Sanur
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ 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 September (24°), the warmest in April (26°). 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) all year, on about 362 days a year.
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 | 66 | 29° | 25° | 28.7° | 4.8 h | 28 | 270 |
| FebruaryFeb | 67 | 29° | 25° | 28.7° | 5.0 h | 26 | 244 |
| MarchMar | 68 | 29° | 26° | 28.9° | 5.5 h | 27 | 226 |
| AprilApr | 70 | 30° | 26° | 29.0° | 6.1 h | 22 | 168 |
| MayMay | 76 | 30° | 26° | 28.4° | 6.7 h | 15 | 95 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 29° | 25° | 27.7° | 6.5 h | 11 | 61 |
| JulyJul | 84 | 28° | 24° | 26.9° | 6.5 h | 9 | 44 |
| AugustAug | 89 | 28° | 24° | 26.5° | 7.1 h | 7 | 25 |
| SeptemberSep | 85 | 28° | 24° | 26.7° | 6.9 h | 9 | 56 |
| OctoberOct | 76 | 29° | 24° | 27.5° | 7.0 h | 16 | 101 |
| NovemberNov | 71 | 29° | 25° | 28.5° | 6.2 h | 23 | 234 |
| DecemberDec | 66 | 29° | 25° | 28.8° | 4.7 h | 28 | 287 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
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Sea temperature in Sanur
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 26.8 – 28.5 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Sanur ranges from 26.5 °C in August to 29.0 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in April, eight out of ten years were between 28.4 and 29.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.7° | 28.2° | 29.0° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.7° | 28.1° | 29.5° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.9° | 28.0° | 29.5° | warm |
| AprilApr | 29.0° | 28.4° | 29.6° | very warm |
| MayMay | 28.4° | 27.9° | 29.0° | warm |
| JuneJun | 27.7° | 27.0° | 28.7° | warm |
| JulyJul | 26.9° | 26.1° | 27.9° | warm |
| AugustAug | 26.5° | 25.8° | 27.2° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 26.7° | 26.1° | 27.5° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 27.5° | 26.8° | 28.5° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.5° | 27.8° | 29.0° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.8° | 27.9° | 29.4° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Sanur
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 7.0 of 12.3 hours of daylight in Sanur, 57 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain in Sanur: 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, Sanur has about 16 rainy days with 101 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Sanur
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 the time, 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.
Wind and clouds in Sanur
How breezy and how cloudy Sanur 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 Sanur typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle 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 Sanur: variable cloud, with about 7.0 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 Sanur
How often the day gets hot in Sanur (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, Sanur has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 29 °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
Planning a trip to Sanur
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Sanur 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.
Sanur has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 87) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 66).
- 69
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 77
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 87
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 76
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
- 66
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.8 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
- 12,530 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.
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Sanur vs Denpasar
In October the holiday weather in Sanur and Denpasar is about equally good (score 76 vs 76). During the day Denpasar is 1 °C cooler than Sanur. The sea in Denpasar is 1 °C cooler.
| in October | Sanur | Denpasar |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 76 | 76 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 28° |
| Sea | 28° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 16 |
| Best time | May – Oct | Jun – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Sanur
When is the best time to visit Sanur?
The best time to visit Sanur is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Sanur?
The sea temperature in Sanur ranges from 26.5 °C in August to 29.0 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Sanur in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Sanur?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 26 °C. August is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Sanur?
The rainy season is from November to March; the wettest month is December with 287 mm. The driest month is August with 25 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sanur get?
Sanur gets around 2,220 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 7.1 hours a day; in December there are 4.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Sanur in?
Sanur is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Sanur?
A nonstop flight from London to Sanur takes about 15 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 12,530 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Sanur?
Sanur has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 87) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 66). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 69, May half-term 77, summer holidays 87, October half-term 76, Christmas holidays 66.