SeasonMapNusa Penida (Penida) weather in March
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March in Nusa Penida: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 30 rainy days.
#8 of 12 months in Nusa Penida · #989 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 68/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Nusa Penida in March
Other months in Nusa Penida
Nusa Penida's forum places August in the middle of the dry season, low humidity and probably one of the best windows weather-wise. Regulars flag the Bali-Lombok strait's wind as the real factor to watch here specifically — when it picks up, boat crossings and dive conditions can turn choppy — and recommend a jacket or shawl for cooler nights in the island's hillier spots.
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Nusa Penida climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 28°C / 82°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 74°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 34°C / 93°F | |
| Sea temperature | 29°C / 84°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 317 mm / 12.5 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 30 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 41 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Nusa Penida in March
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyLebaran (Idul Fitri) break in Indonesia, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Nusa Penida's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherNusa Penida's weather peaks June–August.
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What's on in Nusa Penida in March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Rule
Bali tourist levy
1 Jan – 31 DecPenida falls under the same provincial levy as the mainland: a one-off payment made online before arrival or at the airport counter, with the voucher spot-checked at some sites. Source ↗
- Closure
Nyepi, the day of silence
19–20 MarPenida is Bali province and observes it fully: no boats from Sanur, no scooters, no lights after dark, and hotel guests asked to stay inside for twenty-four hours. Source ↗
- Season
Wet season, cancelled crossings
1 Dec – 15 Mar · usuallyMonsoonRiskSwell in the strait stops the fast boats for a day at a time and the clifftop tracks turn to mud. The island is at its greenest and its emptiest.
- Season
Wet season
MonsoonRisk30 rainy days and about 317 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Nusa Penida — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Nusa Penida in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Nusa Penida?
- March in Nusa Penida: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 30 rainy days. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Nusa Penida on SeasonMap's comfort score (68/100).
- What is the weather like in Nusa Penida in March?
- In March, Nusa Penida averages a daily high of 27.6°C and a low of 23.2°C, with about 316.9 mm of rain over roughly 29.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nusa Penida in March?
- Nusa Penida has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in March.
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Similar destinations in Southeast Asia — March
Within 300 km: Lombok's Bau Nyale around 1 Feb – 15 Mar, and Denpasar's Nyepi, the day of silence on 19–20 Mar.