Why You Should Visit Bali in September [2024]

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Kecamatan Buleleng. Photo Credit: Guillaume Meurice.

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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
Based on averages according to Google.

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Visiting Bali in September

If the weather is still sunny and dry in September, the number of tourists drops considerably. In fact, many hotels and resorts lower their rates because it’s off season. Consequently, for value, September could be the best month of the year to visit Bali.

Events in Bali in September

Not many events are scheduled in Bali in September this year, with one major exception: the Bali Carnival. Here’s a short list of the what’s lined up:

Makepung Bullock Races – Ongoing

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Makepung Buffalo Races. Photo Credit: Bali Government Tourism Office.

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

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Traditional giant kites flying over Mertasari Beach in Sanur, Bali, during the International Bali Kite Festival. Photo Credit: Johannnindito Adisuryo (Yohanes Nindito Adisuryo) 

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 Landep – 20 September 2025

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 Car adorned with Tumpek Landep offerings. Photo Credit: Christophe95.

 

On Tumpek Landep, Hindu believers hang handmade offerings from vehicles and other metal objects and pray to the God of Heirlooms to sharpen their minds.

On this day devotees make offerings to objects that are made of metal. In addition to ceremonial objects, the custom extends to modern objects such as mobile phones, computers, automobiles, and bicycles.

On one of my trips to Bali, I was surprised to see employees at my hotel arriving with offerings dangling from the fronts of their cars and motor scooters. When I inquired, an employee told me about Tumpek Landep. Moreover, he accompanied me to a nearby temple that evening, where I was able to observe the tail end of a beautiful ceremony.

Only in Bali!!!

Tumpek Landep is one of the six auspicious days on the Balinese Pawukon Calendar. In fact, it is the first day of the cycle.

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.

Click here for more information: Tumpek Days Explained>>

Held Across Bali

Tumpek Landep Dates

  • 2026 – 18 April; 14 November
  • 2027 – 12 June
  • 2028 – 27 July

 

Bali Carnival – 25 September to 2 October 2025

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Swimming pool at the Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort.

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 

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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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