Nusa Penida gets busiest in May, June, July, August, September, and October. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.

When is the best time to visit Nusa Penida?

For thinner crowds, visit Nusa Penida in January, February, and December, when travel demand is at its lowest.

When is Nusa Penida least crowded?

Nusa Penida is least crowded in January, February, and December.

island · Indonesia · 8.73°S 115.54°E

Best time to visit Nusa Penida (and when it is crowded)

Nusa Penida is a island destination in Indonesia. Its peak season is May, June, July, August, September, and October, and it is least crowded in January, February, and December. Here is how busy it gets across the year, so you can pick the right time to go.

Crowd levels by month

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Busiest months

May, June, July, August, September, and October

Quietest months

January, February, and December

Nusa Penida month by month

How crowded Nusa Penida gets in each month, so you can pick a quieter time to visit.

Nusa Penida in January: Quiet
Nusa Penida in February: Quiet
Nusa Penida in March: Moderate
Nusa Penida in April: Packed
Nusa Penida in May: Packed
Nusa Penida in June: Packed
Nusa Penida in July: Packed
Nusa Penida in August: Packed
Nusa Penida in September: Packed
Nusa Penida in October: Packed
Nusa Penida in November: Moderate
Nusa Penida in December: Quiet

A typical year, week by week

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Common questions

Is Nusa Penida busy?: Nusa Penida gets busiest in May, June, July, August, September, and October. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.
When is the best time to visit Nusa Penida?: For thinner crowds, visit Nusa Penida in January, February, and December, when travel demand is at its lowest.
When is Nusa Penida least crowded?: Nusa Penida is least crowded in January, February, and December.

Estimates based on seasonal travel-demand modelling, not live visitor counts.

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