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Nusa Penida, Indonesia · Equatorial tropical

Nusa Penida: best months to visit

July (8.6/10) · March (5.0/10).

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 8.73°S · 115.54°E
⚡ Quick answer
July
Depends on your goals
8.6/10
☀️ Jul
Top score (8.6/10)
🌤️ Aug
Alt. (8.5/10)
Mar
Plus rude (5.0/10)
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
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Decide

When to visit Nusa Penida?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Nusa Penida, July and August clearly stand out. March concentrates the least favourable conditions.
Top & avoid
🏆 July · 8.6 August · 8.5 September · 8.5 October · 8.4 ⚠️ March · 5.0
7.3
Jan
7.3
Feb
5.0
Mar
5.4
Apr
8.3
May
8.3
Jun
8.6
Jul
8.5
Aug
8.5
Sep
8.4
Oct
7.6
Nov
7.4
Dec
Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Nusa Penida offers 10 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 8.6 in July vs 5.0 in March.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 10 comfortable months (Jan · Feb · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec)
MonthT° minT° maxRain %mm/daySunScoreVerdict
⛅ January →22°C26°C66%10.3mm5.1h7.3/10Best period
⛅ February →23°C26°C66%11.7mm5.2h7.3/10Best period
🌥️ March →23°C27°C55%6.9mm5.5h5.0/10Decent period
🌥️ April →23°C27°C36%5.0mm6.4h5.4/10Decent period
☀️ May →23°C27°C23%2.5mm6.9h8.3/10Best period
☀️ June →22°C26°C22%2.2mm6.9h8.3/10Best period
☀️ July →22°C26°C17%1.6mm7.3h8.6/10Best period
☀️ August →21°C26°C17%1.4mm7.3h8.5/10Best period
☀️ September →22°C27°C21%2.1mm7.3h8.5/10Best period
☀️ October →22°C27°C27%3.2mm7.2h8.4/10Best period
☀️ November →23°C27°C46%6.2mm6.2h7.6/10Best period
⛅ December →23°C27°C55%9.3mm5.7h7.4/10Best period
📊 Quick read
Optimal window
May → Dec
Good transition
Mar · Apr
Tough period
none
🌡️ Detailed conditions (July)
🌡️ Feel
Warm
☀️ UV
7.2 · Moderate-Strong
💧 Humidity feel
19°C · Humid
☔ Rain
17% · 1.6 mm/day
🌅 Sunshine
7.3h/day
10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Nusa Penida

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

T° maxT° meanT° min20°22°24°26°28°201620172018201920202021202220232024202527.3° — decade peak (2016)+-0.08°C / decade
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For your trip

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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Indonesia

🗣️LanguageIndonesian
💶CurrencyRoupie indonésienne (Rp)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘVery cheap · 1/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthMarch · 27°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 26°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJanuary · 66%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
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Location

Where is Nusa Penida ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context
Equatorial tropical climate with a 8.6 → 5.0 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
8.73°S · 115.54°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Nusa Penida?
July is the best month with 26.0°C highs, 22.0°C lows, 7.3h of sunshine and 17.0% rainy days. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Nusa Penida get in July?
Nusa Penida averages 7.3 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.1/10.
What is the rainiest month in Nusa Penida?
March is the most unfavourable month with March has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Nusa Penida in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 22.0°C, while afternoon highs average 26.0°C.
Is Nusa Penida good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Nusa Penida scores 7.1/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 8.1/10.
When should you avoid Nusa Penida?
March is the most difficult month to visit Nusa Penida, with March has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.