June – October are the best time to visit Nusa Penida on the climate data: August scores 95/100, with highs around 77°F (25°C) and 0.6 in (16 mm) of rain. May is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of rain.
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~162 m (532 ft) to Nusa Penida's ~483 m (1,585 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
How we pick the best months
Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.
Nusa Penida season by season
Temperatures barely move through the year in Nusa Penida (highs stay between 77°F and 81°F), so rain is what really separates the seasons.
Drier months May – Oct
Temperatures hold fairly even, with highs of 77–81°F (25–27°C). It's the driest half, with only about 11.1 in (281 mm) of rain, 17% of the year's total. May – October feel humid, with humidity near 81%. June – October are among the best-scoring months (season average 90/100).
Wetter months Nov – Apr
Expect steady highs of 78–81°F (26–27°C). It's the wettest half, with about 53.3 in (1353 mm) of rain, 83% of the year's total. November – April feel humid, with humidity near 82%. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December – February), averaging 58/100.
What our curated routes say
Our curated Bali Island Loop recommends Apr – Oct. That lines up with the climate data here: May – October are among the better-scoring months.
Plan by month
By comfort score: 6 Great, 2 Good and 4 Fair. Great months: May – October. Tap a month for its own guide.
June – October are the best time to visit Nusa Penida on the climate data: August scores 95/100, with highs around 77°F (25°C) and 0.6 in (16 mm) of rain. May is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of rain.
What is the rainiest month in Nusa Penida?
January is the wettest month, averaging about 12.5 in (318 mm) of rain. August is the driest, with about 0.6 in (16 mm). The yearly total is around 64.3 in (1634 mm).
What is the coldest month in Nusa Penida?
August is the coldest, with average lows of 71°F (21°C) and highs of 77°F (25°C). The warmest is October, with average highs of 81°F (27°C).
Is Nusa Penida humid?
Yes for much of the year: humidity averages 79% annually, and year-round combine warmth with 75%+ humidity, which feels sticky.
When is the rainy season in Nusa Penida?
The wettest three-month stretch is December – February, with about 34.1 in (865 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is July – September, with about 3.6 in (91 mm).