Bali has been experiencing extreme heat in recent days, with temperatures reaching 36 degrees Celsius in some areas—well above the seasonal norm, according to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BBMKG) Region III Denpasar.
BBMKG recorded the highest temperatures at two stations: Sanglah in Denpasar and Negara in Jembrana Regency. The readings are at least three degrees above the historical February averages of 32.5 degrees Celsius in Sanglah and 31.3 degrees Celsius in Negara, classifying the heat as extreme under agency guidelines.
Sun’s Position and Lack of Clouds to Blame
BBMKG meteorologist Wulan Wandarana Kadek Setiya Wati attributed the heatwave to the sun’s current position.
“The high temperatures are due to the sun’s position in the southern hemisphere and its movement toward the equator,” she said on Wednesday.
Another contributing factor is the lack of cloud cover over Bali, allowing direct solar radiation to reach the surface.
“When cloud formation is minimal or absent, sunlight directly heats the earth’s surface, intensifying the heat,” Wulan added.
Heat Persists Despite Rainy Season
Although Bali is still technically in the rainy season, the peak occurred between December and January, and rainfall intensity is now expected to decrease in the coming days.
BBMKG has warned that the extreme heat is likely to persist for several more days. While other weather stations in Bali, such as those in Ngurah Rai and Karangasem, have not reported abnormal temperatures, the agency continues to monitor conditions closely.
