Menjangan Island
Island Small Bali island known for snorkeling and coral reefs
Small island inside West Bali National Park, known for snorkeling and diving on coral reefs, short day trips from Bali and deer sightings ashore.
Menjangan Island is a small, uninhabited island off northwest Bali that forms part of West Bali National Park and is renowned for snorkeling and scuba diving. The island is notable for its clear waters and healthy coral reefs.
The island has long been used by local communities and was incorporated into the West Bali National Park to protect its terrestrial and marine habitats; it remains free of permanent settlement to preserve natural values.
Located off Bali’s northwest coast within the national park boundaries, Menjangan sits in the Bali Sea a short boat ride from the mainland; the nearest mainland access point commonly used by visitors is the village of Pemuteran.
- Marine protected area: Part of the Bali Barat (West Bali) National Park, the island is uninhabited and known for coral reefs, wall dives and sightings of sea turtles and reef fish.
How to Get to Menjangan Island #
Menjangan Island is part of West Bali National Park and is reached by small boat from the northwest Bali coast. The usual departure points are the jetties at Labuhan Lalang or the Pemuteran area; speedboats take roughly 15-45 minutes depending on departure point. By road, Pemuteran/Labuhan Lalang are a drive from Denpasar/Ngurah Rai Airport (commonly around 2.5-3 hours depending on traffic), after which visitors transfer by boat to the island. Once ashore most snorkel/diving sites are a short walk from the jetty.
Tips for Visiting Menjangan Island #
- Plan boat departures from Pemuteran early in the morning for the calmest seas and best underwater visibility for snorkeling and diving around Menjangan.
- Menjangan lies inside West Bali National Park - expect park fees/permits and use a registered operator so your visit follows conservation rules and avoids damaging reefs.
- If you want quieter dive/snorkel spots, ask your skipper to take you to the less-visited stretches of reef; afternoons fill up with day-trippers from nearby towns.
Best Time to Visit Menjangan Island #
Best visited in the dry season (April-October) for calm seas and excellent snorkeling/diving conditions.
Weather & Climate near Menjangan Island #
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1239 mm/year), wettest in January with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (239 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (203 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (194 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Regular rainfall (97 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).
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July
July is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 17 mm.
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September
September is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 29°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).
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November
November is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (177 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
