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Denpasar

Denpasar is a city in Indonesia. Compare its dated local facts and monthly climate before choosing a time to visit or planning a move. Housing references and national earnings describe different populations; verify the costs of your own home and job before deciding.

Denpasar — Aerial view of Bajra Sandhi Monument Denpasar Bali Indonesia

Get to know Denpasar

A sense of the place

Denpasar is the capital and the largest city of the province of Bali, Indonesia. Denpasar is the largest city in the Lesser Sunda Islands and the second largest city in Eastern Indonesia after Makassar. It is bordered by Badung Regency to its west and north, Gianyar Regency to its east, and the Indian Ocean and the Badung Strait to its south. The growth of the tourism industry on the island of Bali has pushed the city of Denpasar to become a center of business activities, and has positioned the city as an area with high per capita income and growth in Bali. The population of the city at the end of 2024 was 670,210. Denpasar is the main gateway to the Bali island, the city is also a hub for other cities in the Lesser Sunda Islands. With the rapid growth of the tourism industry in Bali, Denpasar has encouraged and promoted business activities and ventures, contributing to it having the highest growth rate in Bali Province.

Weather through the year

When to visit Denpasar

Temperature

November has the warmest monthly average (26.3°C); August is coolest (23.4°C). These averages include nights, so daytime highs can be considerably warmer.

Rain and outdoor plans

January averages about 317 mm of rain, compared with 24 mm in August. For an outdoor-focused trip, compare the drier months before choosing dates.

Planning time outdoors

Monthly mean temperatures reach at least 25°C in January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December. For sightseeing, plan shade, water breaks and accommodation cooling into your day; daytime temperatures can be higher than these day-and-night averages.

Monthly climate averages — 2001-2020
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average °C25.525.525.725.725.124.323.523.424.425.626.325.9
Rain, mm317252201123825340243857134272

Source: NASA POWER climatology · Reference period: 2001-2020. Long-term averages for the surrounding grid area. Conditions vary within a city; monthly averages are neither a forecast nor a guarantee of dry days.

Places around Denpasar

Build your shortlist for a day out. Distances are straight-line from the city centre; check routes and opening times before setting off.

Average rent in Denpasar

What is the average rent in Denpasar?

A verified average rent for Denpasar is not available in the evidence shown here. Do not substitute another city’s price or a national estimate. Compare current properties for the same home size and neighbourhood, then include utilities, deposits and daily transport when building a budget for a visit or move.

Average salary in Denpasar

What is the average salary in Denpasar?

182.3 USD/month is the gross employee-pay reference dated 2023. It describes Indonesia, not average salary in Denpasar. Gross pay is before deductions; household earnings depend on the household model. Use a current offer and your own tax circumstances for take-home budgeting.

Source: ILO — Average gross monthly earnings of employees · Reference date: 2023 · CC BY 4.0 (ILO datasets published from 3 May 2023)

How should I compare Denpasar with another city?

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Plan your stay

Budget and everyday decisions

A holiday budget

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A relocation budget

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Denpasar at a glance

Indonesia: the wider context

These are country-level figures, not measurements of Denpasar. Use them to compare national conditions; neighbourhoods, salaries and individual services can differ substantially.

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What to check before deciding

Comparable figures are not available here for: Annual sunshine hours; Seismic hazard (ordinal 0 very-low to 4 high); Public-transport provision (ordinal proxy); Distance to nearest sea / coastline; Distance to nearest mountains (>1500 m); Monthly rent, 1-bedroom, city centre. Check the items that affect your plans with local providers. They are not treated as zero or as an advantage in recommendations.

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