Month guide · Bali · Indonesia
Bali in August
What August is really like in Bali: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 11.8 hours of daylight. The driest month and the busiest; book accommodation and drivers well ahead.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in August
August is the coolest month in Bali: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 31 days. Compared with July (30°C (86°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:29
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 18:19
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
Nyepi and ceremonies (Varies (Nyepi usually March)). Galungan and Kuningan follow a 210-day calendar and bring decorated penjor poles to every street; Nyepi closes the island for 24 hours.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Indonesian Independence Day celebrations and village games (17 August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Denpasar
Bali Museum
Bali's oldest museum, founded in the 1930s beside Puputan Square in Denpasar, displays masks, textiles, ritual objects and archaeological finds in pavilions built in traditional palace and temple styles.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
Theme park · Kuta
Waterbom Bali
Go on a weekday and arrive at opening to get a shaded sun lounger.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Active
Palace · Ubud
Ubud Palace and evening dance
Puri Saren Agung, the royal palace in central Ubud, has carved gateways and courtyards open to visitors by day.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- After dark
- History
- Art
- Couples
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Religious site · Uluwatu
Uluwatu Temple and Kecak dance
Remove sunglasses, hats and dangling earrings: the resident macaques snatch them and trade them back for food.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
- History
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Bali.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 23°C and 3 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Bali?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Bali in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Bali?
It is a shoulder-season month. The driest month and the busiest; book accommodation and drivers well ahead.
+How warm is Bali in August?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bali in August?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.