The weather is still sunny and dry in Bali in September, but the number of tourists drops considerably. As a result, many hotels and resorts lower their rates in September because it’s off season. Consequently, for value, September could be the best month of the year to visit the Island of the Gods!.
Last Updated: 25 September 2026
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Weather in Bali in September
What’s the weather like in Bali in September? Bali has two seasons: wet and dry. Wet season runs from October to April. And dry season runs from May to September.
Because Bali is near the Equator, there is little variation in temperature from month to month. However, there is more chance of rain during wet season. And the humidity tends to higher, as well.
While September is still considered dry season, there is a little bit more rain than in June, July, and August. But still, it doesn’t rain that much. And there is an average of about two inches of rainfall
In terms of temperature, the average high temperature in Bali in September is 32 degrees Celsius, or 89 degrees Fahrenheit. And the average low temperature in Bali in September averages 22 degrees Celsius, or 73 degrees Fahrenheit.
| Ave. High | Ave. Low | Ave. Rainfall | Rainy Days | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canggu | 32 C / 89 F | 22 C / 73 F | 2 inches | 2 |
| Denpasar | 32 C / 89 F | 22 C / 73 F | 2 inches | 2 |
| Kuta | 32 C / 89 F | 22 C / 73 F | 2 inches | 2 |
| Sanur | 32 C / 89 F | 22 C / 73 F | 2 inches | 2 |
| Seminyak | 32 C / 89 F | 22 C / 73 F | 2 inches | 2 |
| Ubud | 30 C / 86 F | 20 C / 69 F | 2 inches | 2 |
If you would like to know what the weather is like in other months, see: Best Time to Visit Bali>>
Events in Bali in September
Not many events are scheduled in Bali in September this, with the exception of a couple of on-going events: the Bullock Races in Makepung and the Kite Festival in Sanur. But there is one major exception: the Bali Carnival! Here’s a short list of the what’s lined up:
Makepung Bullock Races — Ongoing
Nine Makepung Bullock Races are held in six different competitions every other Sunday from July to November. The Regent Cup is held in August. And the Governor Cup is held in November. Moreover. traditional arts are on display. Talk about a feast for the eyes!
Makepung Buffalo Races – Jemberana Regency, Bali.
Bali Kite Festival — Ongoing
The Bali Kite Festival is an annual event. And it takes place during the windiest months of the year. But the dates vary because they depend on weather conditions. Basically, it gets underway when the winds start to blow. And it ends when the winds die down.
Usually, the festival kicks off in July and concludes in October. But July and August are when it is at its peak. Because that is also one of Bali’s peak tourist seasons. And most of the action is at the beach.
Bali Kite Festival – Padanggalak (north of Sanur), Bali.
Tumpek Krulut — 25 September 2027
Tumpek Krulut is one of the six auspicious days on the Balinese Pawukon Calendar. These days occur when the fifth day of the five-day Balinese week falls on a Saturday. And this happens every 35 days. In fact, it takes 210 days to complete the cycle. To clarify, the Balinese Pawukon Year has 210 days.
Tumpek Krulut is the fourth day in the Tumpek cycle. And it is the day that the Balinese pay respect to musical instruments such as bronze gamelans, masks, and dance costumes. Devotees lay objects in front of a large gong. And they recite prayers, sprinkle holy water, and make small offerings.
BTW, a gamelan is an ensemble of musical instruments played with mallets and a set of drums.
Click here for more information: Tumpek Days Explained>>
Held Across Bali
Tumpek Krulet Future Dates
2028 – 23 April
Bali Carnival — 2027 Dates Pending
The Bali Carnival brings the Caribbean to the Island of the Gods with nine events across five days. Activities include Caribbean brunches, beach parties, colourful festivals, carnival parades, soul fetes, and afternoon mingles. And in addition, there will be tours of Bali!
Bali Carnival – Berawa, Canggu, and Pererenan, Bali, Indonesia.
How to Get There
If you haven’t booked your airline ticket yet, AirAsia offers cheap flights to Bali from regional cities such as Jakarta, Singapore, Manila, Shanghai, New Delhi, Tokyo Narita, Perth, Solo, and Yogyakarta Adi Sucipto.
If you are traveling from Europe, Qatar Airways offers convenient connections to Bali by way of Doha, and Etihad Airways offers convenient connection via Abu Dhabi.
BTW, the official name of Bali’s airport is Denpasar Ngurah Rai International Airport. And the airport code is: DPS.
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