Bali - Hot, hot, hot

Although the rainy season is expected to begin in Bali’s capital city of Denpasar early next month, hot temperatures are predicted to continue until the beginning of next year.

So, for those who cannot stand the heat, be sure to carry an umbrella on both sunny and rainy days in the months to come.

The sun is currently shining on the southern side of the equator, where the southern region of Sumatra, Bali, Java and Nusa Tenggara are all located. The sun will stay there until January next year. Thus, these hot temperatures will possibly stay until January.

The average maximum temperature in Denpasar during October was 33 degrees Celsius. On Oct. 13, they recorded temperatures as high as 34.2 degrees Celsius in Denpasar. There may be more to come. It was the second-highest temperature recorded this year in the city, following highs of 35 degrees Celsius in January.

While some parts of the island, especially the highlands like Bedugul, have started to welcome the rainy season, Denpasar is still waiting for rain to fall at the end of this month or in early November. Denpasar is hotter compared to other regencies in Bali, not only because of its geographical location but also because it has the island’s highest emissions of carbon monoxide (CO), which is the main contributor to greenhouse gases.

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