Denpasar climate
Denpasar (Indonesia) has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). The average temperature over the year is 27 °C80 °F, and about 1,592 mm63 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Denpasar climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2985 | 2578 | 2781 | 31612 |
| Feb | 2985 | 2578 | 2781 | 2529.9 |
| Mar | 3085 | 2578 | 2781 | 2017.9 |
| Apr | 3085 | 2578 | 2882 | 1234.8 |
| May | 2984 | 2577 | 2781 | 823.2 |
| Jun | 2883 | 2475 | 2679 | 542.1 |
| Jul | 2882 | 2373 | 2578 | 401.6 |
| Aug | 2882 | 2373 | 2577 | 240.9 |
| Sep | 2985 | 2373 | 2679 | 381.5 |
| Oct | 3187 | 2475 | 2781 | 572.2 |
| Nov | 3188 | 2577 | 2883 | 1345.3 |
| Dec | 3086 | 2578 | 2882 | 27211 |
| Year | 3188 | 2373 | 2780 | 1,59263 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86% | 82% | 5.3 | 12:34 |
| Feb | 86% | 78% | 5.4 | 12:23 |
| Mar | 85% | 72% | 5.5 | 12:10 |
| Apr | 85% | 60% | 5.5 | 11:55 |
| May | 85% | 48% | 5.1 | 11:43 |
| Jun | 85% | 41% | 4.9 | 11:37 |
| Jul | 83% | 40% | 5.1 | 11:40 |
| Aug | 82% | 32% | 5.7 | 11:50 |
| Sep | 80% | 35% | 6.3 | 12:04 |
| Oct | 79% | 45% | 6.5 | 12:19 |
| Nov | 81% | 65% | 6.1 | 12:31 |
| Dec | 84% | 84% | 5.2 | 12:37 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Denpasar is like
The warmest month is November, with an average high of 31 °C88 °F and a low of 25 °C77 °F. The coldest is August, when highs average 28 °C82 °F and lows 23 °C73 °F. Temperatures barely change through the year: the warmest and the coolest month differ by only 2.8 °C5.1 °F.
It is wet, with about 1,592 mm63 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is December–February, which brings 53% of the annual total. The wettest month is January (316 mm12 in), the driest is August (24 mm0.9 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 79% in October to 86% in February. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 32%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 4 km/h (2 mph) in March to 6 km/h (4 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 11.6 hours in June to 12.6 hours in December.
Best time to visit Denpasar
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are June–September. Average highs then reach 28 °C82 °F to 29 °C85 °F. Precipitation is 24 mm0.9 in to 54 mm2.1 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is very wet (316 mm12 in) and humid (86% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Denpasar
- Wetter months (November–March) — highs 2985 to 31 °C88 °F, lows around 25 °C77 °F, about 235 mm9.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Drier months (April–October) — highs 2882 to 31 °C87 °F, lows 2373 to 25 °C78 °F, about 59 mm2.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Denpasar compares
The nearest larger place is Situbondo, about 169 km to the northwest. Compared with it, Denpasar is on average 1.3 °C2.3 °F cooler. It receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in September (2.3 °C4.1 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 110 places in Indonesia. By annual mean temperature, Denpasar is the 62nd warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 106th wettest. See all of them on the Indonesia climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall (with seasons shifted for the other hemisphere). The closest matches are Papeete (French Polynesia, Aw), Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea, Aw) and Roseau (Dominica, Am).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Sukawati (pop. 125,470). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Denpasar, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Climate in Klungkung 24 km · 27 °C81 °F · 1,634 mm64 in
- Climate in Singaraja 61 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,658 mm65 in
- Climate in Negara 74 km · 27 °C80 °F · 1,558 mm61 in
- Climate in Lombok (Mataram) 99 km · 27 °C81 °F · 1,584 mm62 in
- Climate in Banyuwangi 105 km · 27 °C81 °F · 1,750 mm69 in
- Climate in Situbondo 169 km · 28 °C83 °F · 1,647 mm65 in
- Climate in Jember 175 km · 27 °C81 °F · 1,647 mm65 in
- Climate in Lumajang 227 km · 27 °C81 °F · 1,756 mm69 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Denpasar?
November is the warmest month in Denpasar. Its average high is 31 °C (88 °F) and its average low is 25 °C (77 °F).
What is the coldest month in Denpasar?
August is the coldest month. Its average high is 28 °C (82 °F) and its average low is 23 °C (73 °F).
When does it rain the most in Denpasar?
January is the wettest month with about 316 mm (12.5 in) of precipitation. August is the driest with about 24 mm (0.9 in).
What is the best time to visit Denpasar?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are June–September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 314 m, while Denpasar lies at about 33 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.8 °C3.3 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.