Avg High
Bali in September
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Rain
Daylight
12h
What to expect
Bali is in early spring during September, a shoulder-season stretch where conditions can nudge warmer or cooler week to week. Afternoons often feel hot in direct sun, and a gentle drop-off once the sun goes down. Conditions tend to feel steady, which makes planning simple. You get a comfortable daylight window for day trips and sightseeing.
September in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Bali.
Hottest (avg)
#2 / 12
Wettest (avg)
#10 / 12
Daylight Hours
#7 / 12
Windiest (avg)
#3 / 12
Highest UV
#7 / 12
Most Humid
#12 / 12
Monthly climate breakdown
Temperature
- Daytime high
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- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Sunshine
- Daylight hours
- 12.1 h
- UV index (max)
- 9
- Typical sun hours
- 06:13 - 18:16
Rain & Snow
- Total rain
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- Rainy days
- 13 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 61%
Humidity & Wind
- Humidity (avg)
- 79%
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Daily climate explorer
Day 15 selected for September. Typical high 28.5°C and low 20.2°C.
Typical disruptions in September
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in September.
Heat High impact
Hot feels-like days Measures: Hot feels-like days (>=32C). Observed about 69% of days (20.8 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
20.8 days / month
~69% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 20.8 days / month
- Probability ~69% of days
- Intensity Up to ~35°C (P95)
Feels-like heat >=32C is possible on ~21 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Humidity High impact
Muggy days Measures: Muggy days (dew point >=20C). Observed about 22% of days (6.7 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
6.7 days / month
~22% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 6.7 days / month
- Probability ~22% of days
- Intensity Up to ~22°C (P95)
Muggy conditions are possible on ~7 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rain High impact
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 11% of days (3.2 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
3.2 days / month
~11% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 3.2 days / month
- Probability ~11% of days
- Intensity Up to ~34mm (P95)
Rain disruption risk appears on ~3 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain High impact
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 10% of days (3.1 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
3.1 days / month
~10% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 3.1 days / month
- Probability ~10% of days
- Intensity Up to ~34mm (P95)
Washout conditions are possible on ~3 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Heat High impact
Very hot feels-like Measures: Very hot feels-like days (>=35C). Observed about 5% of days (1.4 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.4 days / month
~5% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.4 days / month
- Probability ~5% of days
- Intensity Up to ~36°C (P95)
Very hot feels-like conditions are possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Heat Moderate
Hot days Measures: Hot days (>=30C). Observed about 8% of days (2.3 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.3 days / month
~8% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.3 days / month
- Probability ~8% of days
- Intensity Up to ~31°C (P95)
Hot days are possible on ~2 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
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Rain High impact
Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 7% of days (2.2 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.2 days / month
~7% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.2 days / month
- Probability ~7% of days
- Intensity Up to ~35mm (P95)
Heavy rain is possible on ~2 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain High impact
Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 0.5 days/month in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.5 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.5 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~36mm (P95)
Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain High impact
Very heavy rain Measures: Very heavy rain days (>=25mm). Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.5 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.5 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~37mm (P95)
Very heavy rain is possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Heat Moderate
Feels-like heatwave Measures: Feels-like heatwave runs (>=3 days). Observed about 2.0 days/month in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.0 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.0 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~35°C (P95)
Feels-like heatwave runs are possible on ~2 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Heat Moderate
Heat stress risk Measures: High heat stress days. Observed about 5% of days (1.4 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.4 days / month
~5% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.4 days / month
- Probability ~5% of days
- Intensity Up to ~36°C (P95)
Heat stress is possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Humidity Minor
Humid days Measures: Humid days (dew point >=18C). Observed about 75% of days (22.5 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
22.5 days / month
~75% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 22.5 days / month
- Probability ~75% of days
- Intensity Up to ~22°C (P95)
Humid conditions are possible on ~23 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Cloud Minor
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 55% of days (16.5 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
16.5 days / month
~55% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 16.5 days / month
- Probability ~55% of days
- Intensity Up to ~96% (P95)
Cloudy skies are possible on ~16 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rain Minor
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 51% of days (15.2 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
15.2 days / month
~51% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 15.2 days / month
- Probability ~51% of days
- Intensity Up to ~21mm (P95)
Measurable rain is possible on ~15 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rain Minor
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 42% of days (12.5 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
12.5 days / month
~42% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 12.5 days / month
- Probability ~42% of days
- Intensity Up to ~14h (P95)
Several rainy hours are possible on ~12 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Humidity Minor
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 39% of days (11.6 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
11.6 days / month
~39% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 11.6 days / month
- Probability ~39% of days
- Intensity Up to ~94% (P95)
High humidity is possible on ~12 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Rain Minor
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 27% of days (8.1 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
8.1 days / month
~27% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 8.1 days / month
- Probability ~27% of days
- Intensity Up to ~15h (P95)
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~8 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cloud Minor
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 25% of days (7.4 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
7.4 days / month
~25% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 7.4 days / month
- Probability ~25% of days
- Intensity Up to ~98% (P95)
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~7 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Humidity Minor
Convective risk Measures: Convective storm risk proxy. Observed about 11% of days (3.2 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
3.2 days / month
~11% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 3.2 days / month
- Probability ~11% of days
- Intensity Up to ~22°C (P95)
Convective risk signal appears on ~3 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cloud Minor
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 5% of days (1.6 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.6 days / month
~5% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.6 days / month
- Probability ~5% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Overcast skies are possible on ~2 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Wind Minor
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 4% of days (1.3 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.3 days / month
~4% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.3 days / month
- Probability ~4% of days
- Intensity Up to ~47km/h (P95)
Gusty conditions are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Visibility Minor
Fog-likely signal Measures: Fog-likely visibility proxy. Observed about 3% of days (0.9 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.9 days / month
~3% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.9 days / month
- Probability ~3% of days
- Intensity Up to ~94% (P95)
Fog-likely conditions are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Other Minor
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data Measures: Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data. Observed about 3% of days (0.9 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.9 days / month
~3% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.9 days / month
- Probability ~3% of days
- Intensity Up to ~94 (P95)
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data is possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Heat Minor
Warm nights Measures: Warm nights (min >=22C). Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.4 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.4 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~23°C (P95)
Warm nights are possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Heat Minor
Heatwave run Measures: Heatwave runs (>=3 hot days). Observed about 0.2 days/month in September. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.2 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.2 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~31°C (P95)
Heatwave runs are possible on ~0 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Frequently asked questions
Is September a good time to visit Bali?
Typical September days in Bali reach highs of 28°C (82°F) with nights around 20°C (68°F). It usually feels hot by day and mild after dark. It is one of the drier months, which suits outdoor exploring and sightseeing.
What are temperatures like in September?
In September, you can usually expect highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows near 20°C (68°F). That means hot days and mild nights, so pack layers you can add or remove.
How much does it rain in September?
Rainfall in September averages 73 mm (2.9 in) across roughly 13 days. Overall it is a quite rainy time of year, so a light rain jacket and waterproof shoes are very handy.
How many hours of daylight are there in September?
You can expect about 12 hours of daylight in September. Sunrise is typically around 06:13 and sunset near 18:16. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.
How strong is the sun in September?
UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 9), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Is it windy in September?
In September, average wind speeds are around 6 km/h (4 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 40 km/h (25 mph). On the ground, it is it often feels breezy, especially in more exposed spots or along the coast.