Beach days
Good monthSeminyak, Canggu and Uluwatu get 58–73 mm of rain in August, with highs around 28°C (82°F). Long beach days are easy to plan.
Bali weather by month
Bali Weather in August
Dry season. Rain is lighter along the coast, so most days suit the beach and outdoor sightseeing.
Dry seasonFive-year averages, 2021–2025
In August, Seminyak on the south coast averages highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F), with 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. Between 2021 and 2025, that total ranged from 35 mm in 2023 to 105 mm in 2021.
Inland, Ubud averages highs of 27°C (81°F), while Kintamani, on the rim of the Batur caldera, drops to about 13°C (55°F) at night. Of the 7 areas ranked in the table below, Nusa Penida gets the least rain this month (48 mm) and Ubud the most (114 mm).
August at a glance
- Coast by day
- 28°C (82°F)
- Nights 23°C (73°F), Seminyak
- Coast rain
- 58 mm
- Monthly total, Seminyak
- Downpour days
- under 1
- Days with 10 mm+ in Seminyak; lighter showers not counted
- Ubud by day
- 27°C (81°F)
- Nights 20°C (68°F)
- Kintamani at night
- 13°C (55°F)
- Days 21°C (70°F)
- Sunrise / sunset
- 6:29 AM / 6:19 PM
- 15 August, central Bali
The seasons
Where August sits in the year
Average monthly rain in Seminyak, 2021–2025. Select a bar to open that month.
Area by area
Compare areas in August
Driest first, with Amed and Sanur listed last (see the notes below the table). Day and night are average highs and lows. The driest–wettest year column shows the lowest and highest August rain total between 2021 and 2025. Downpour days count only days with 10 mm of rain or more; lighter showers are not counted.
| Area | Day / night | Rain in August | Driest–wettest year | Downpour days | Plan your stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nusa PenidaOffshore island · 5 m (16 ft) | 29°C (84°F)24°C (75°F) | 48 mm | 29–80 mm | under 1 | Area guide in Nusa PenidaWhere to stay in Nusa PenidaWhere to eat in Nusa Penida |
| SeminyakSouth coast · 15 m (49 ft) | 28°C (82°F)23°C (73°F) | 58 mm | 35–105 mm | under 1 | Area guide in SeminyakWhere to stay in SeminyakWhere to eat in Seminyak |
| MundukNorthern highlands · 858 m (2,815 ft) | 25°C (77°F)18°C (64°F) | 58 mm | 21–86 mm | about 1 | Area guide in MundukWhere to stay in Munduk |
| UluwatuBukit Peninsula · 68 m (223 ft) | 28°C (82°F)24°C (75°F) | 63 mm | 36–100 mm | under 1 | Area guide in UluwatuWhere to stay in UluwatuWhere to eat in Uluwatu |
| CangguSouthwest coast · 20 m (66 ft) | 29°C (84°F)22°C (72°F) | 73 mm | 38–113 mm | about 1 | Area guide in CangguWhere to stay in CangguWhere to eat in Canggu |
| KintamaniBatur caldera rim · 1,467 m (4,813 ft) | 21°C (70°F)13°C (55°F) | 107 mm | 75–162 mm | about 1 | Area guide in Kintamani |
| UbudCentral uplands · 213 m (699 ft) | 27°C (81°F)20°C (68°F) | 114 mm | 49–216 mm | about 3 | Area guide in UbudWhere to stay in UbudWhere to eat in Ubud |
| Amed1East coast · 33 m (108 ft) | 30°C (86°F)24°C (75°F) | 21 mm | 4–48 mm | under 1 | Area guide in AmedWhere to stay in Amed |
| Sanur2Southeast coast · 6 m (20 ft) | 28°C (82°F)23°C (73°F) | 58 mm | 35–105 mm | under 1 | Area guide in SanurWhere to stay in SanurWhere to eat in Sanur |
- 1 The nearest model cell sits on the slopes of Mount Agung, so rain on the coast at Amed is probably lower than shown.
- 2 Sanur’s rain comes from the same model cell as Seminyak’s, so the two show the same totals.
Plan your days
What August weather means for your trip
Diving and snorkeling
Good monthNusa Penida averages 48 mm of rain in August, with air temperatures of 24–29°C (75–84°F). These figures cover rain and air only, not swell or water visibility, so check sea conditions with your boat or dive operator before you book.
Volcano sunrise treks
Some showersKintamani, on the rim of the Batur caldera, averages 107 mm of rain in August and lows of 13°C (55°F). Treks start in the dark and end on a summit higher than the rim, so bring a warm layer. A shower can roll in, so pack a rain jacket.
Rice terraces and waterfalls
Good monthUbud averages 114 mm of rain in August and Munduk 58 mm. Most days suit terrace walks and waterfall hikes.
Quick answers
August weather questions
Is August a good time to visit Bali?
For most trips, yes. August is a dry-season month on the south coast: Seminyak averages 58 mm of rain, the least of any month (the wettest, January, gets 310 mm). Of the 7 areas ranked on this page, Nusa Penida is the driest in August.
How hot is Bali in August?
On the south coast, days reach about 28°C (82°F) and nights stay near 23°C (73°F). Ubud averages 27°C (81°F) by day and 20°C (68°F) at night. Kintamani is the coolest area on this page, at 21°C (70°F) by day and 13°C (55°F) at night.
Does it rain every day in Bali in August?
No. Between 2021 and 2025, a typical August in Seminyak had under 1 downpour day (10 mm of rain or more in a day), or 1% of the month. The other days had lighter showers or no rain at all.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bali in August?
In central Bali, the sun rises at 6:34 AM and sets at 6:18 PM on 1 August. On 31 August, it rises at 6:22 AM and sets at 6:18 PM. Mid-month brings about 11 hours and 50 minutes of daylight.