Pura Ponjok Batu
Temple Cliffside Balinese temple above coastal waters
Pura Ponjok Batu is a Balinese Hindu temple where visitors observe ritual offerings, traditional compound architecture and occasional ceremonial processions.
Pura Ponjok Batu is a Balinese Hindu temple located on the rim of the Batur caldera in the Kintamani area of Bali. It is a place of worship that also serves as a viewing point over the caldera and the volcanic landscape.
The temple is used for local religious ceremonies and daily offerings in the Balinese Hindu tradition. Its position on the caldera rim gives clear vistas toward Mount Batur and the caldera floor.
Located in the Kintamani district of northeastern Bali, the temple overlooks the Batur caldera and Lake Batur and is accessible from nearby villages and the Kintamani road.
- Viewpoint: Perched on the rim of the Batur caldera, the temple offers direct views across the caldera to Mount Batur and Lake Batur.
Best Time to Visit Pura Ponjok Batu #
The dry season (April-October) is the best time to visit for reliable weather and clearer conditions at the temple.
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Pura Ponjok Batu's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1368 mm/year), wettest in January with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (343 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (285 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (220 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (106 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Moderate rainfall (69 mm).
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June
June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Moderate rainfall (31 mm).
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July
July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Light rainfall.
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August
August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 29°C due to high humidity. The driest month with just 3 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Light rainfall.
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November
November is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (203 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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