SeasonMapNusa Penida (Penida) weather in October
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October in Nusa Penida: hot, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Nusa Penida · #510 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 81/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Nusa Penida in October
Other months in Nusa Penida
Forum posters are direct that February sits at the prime, not the tail end, of Bali's wet season - hot, very humid, with downpours a real daily possibility and sunsets a genuine hit or miss. Posters do note Nusa Penida itself tends to run somewhat drier than mainland Bali at the same time of year, though still squarely within the wet season overall. The bigger practical concern posters raise isn't the rain itself but sea state: crossings and water activities depend on cooperating conditions, and the strait can turn genuinely choppy and unpredictable this time of year, sometimes disrupting ferry schedules and boat trips more than the rain does. Water temperatures for diving are reported around 28C with occasional cooler upwells to around 25.5C.
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 — October
| Daytime high | 27°C / 80°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 32°C / 90°F | |
| Sea temperature | 27°C / 80°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 146 mm / 5.7 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 42 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Nusa Penida in October
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.
BusyDry season and the day-boat crush, school holidays in 3 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 October
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 ↗
- Season
Dry season and the day-boat crush
1 May – 31 Oct · usuallyCrowdedCalm crossings mean every fast boat from Sanur runs full, and Kelingking and Diamond Beach have queues for the descent by nine in the morning. Stay the night or come out of season.
- Nature
Mola season
1 Jul – 31 Oct · usuallyDive seasonCold upwelling in the Badung Strait brings oceanic sunfish up to the cleaning stations at Crystal Bay, with August and September the most reliable weeks. The same water makes it a genuinely cold dive.
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 October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Nusa Penida?
- October in Nusa Penida: hot, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Nusa Penida on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
- What is the weather like in Nusa Penida in October?
- In October, Nusa Penida averages a daily high of 26.8°C and a low of 22.3°C, with about 145.9 mm of rain over roughly 17.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nusa Penida in October?
- Nusa Penida has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in October.
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Similar destinations in Southeast Asia — October
Within 300 km: Gili Trawangan's Turtle nesting around 1 May – 31 Oct, and Canggu's West coast surf season around 1 Apr – 31 Oct.