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Indonesia in August: Weather, Crowds & What's On

What August is actually like in Indonesia — average highs and lows, how much rain to expect, public holidays that fill trains and hotels, and verified places to go.

Average high
27°C
Average low
22°C
Rainfall
28mm

Where this month sits in the year

The 10th warmest month of Indonesia's year. The driest month of the year.

Public holidays in August

Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.

  • August 17 Hari Ulang Tahun Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia · Independence Day

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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Bali, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.

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