Amlapura
Temple Regional administrative town in eastern Bali
Administrative capital of Karangasem in eastern Bali, used as a base for Mount Agung treks, nearby rice terraces, local markets and access to Amed’s dive sites.
Amlapura is the administrative town and capital of Karangasem Regency on the eastern end of Bali, Indonesia. The town is a regional service and market centre for the surrounding coastline and agricultural areas.
Amlapura developed as the seat of the Karangasem kingdom and later grew into a modern administrative centre. The wider region was affected by the 20th-century eruptions of Mount Agung, which shaped settlement and infrastructure patterns in eastern Bali.
The town is on the eastern side of Bali, on the low-lying coastal plain beneath Mount Agung and roughly 60-80 kilometres east-northeast of Denpasar by road. It occupies a practical position for trips into the eastern highlands and to nearby seaside communities.
- Administrative role: Serves as the administrative centre of Karangasem Regency and functions as a practical base for visiting eastern Bali attractions such as Tirta Gangga and coastal villages.
- Access: Located on eastern Bali near the low coastal plain below Mount Agung, it is typically reached by road from Denpasar in around 1.5 to 2 hours depending on traffic.
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Amlapura's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1460 mm/year), wettest in January with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (293 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (232 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (190 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (125 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Moderate rainfall (77 mm).
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June
June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Moderate rainfall (67 mm).
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July
July is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 24 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Moderate rainfall (57 mm).
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November
November is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (111 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (199 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
