Weather in Amed

About Amed

Amed's black sand stretches beneath Bali's enormous Mount Agung volcano, while offshore the American USAT Liberty shipwreck rests at 11 meters—transformable into an artificial reef by fish and coral. This quiet east coast village combines underwater archaeology with landscape drama, where divers descend past Agung's shadow.

Country

Indonesia

Best months to visit

September

Currency

IDR

Language

Indonesian, English

Things to do in Amed

USAT Liberty wreck dives and explorations Macro diving on black sand muck dives Snorkeling to nearby reefs Volcano sunrise hikes on Agung Traditional fishing village boat tours Underwater photography and videography

Weather by month

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January

28C

Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.

February

28C

Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.

March

29C

Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.

April

29C

Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.

May

29C

Warm and pleasant, with regular rainfall.

June

28C

Warm and pleasant, with regular rainfall.

July

27C

Warm and pleasant, with regular rainfall.

August

28C

Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.

Recommended

September

29C

Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.

October

30C

Hot and humid, with some rainy days.

November

30C

Hot and humid, with regular rainfall.

December

29C

Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.

Amed is a string of quiet black-sand fishing villages along Bali's east coast, where traditional outrigger jukung boats line the shore and the snorkelling and diving — including the wreck of the USAT Liberty just along the coast — rivals anywhere on the island. It's a deliberately low-key alternative to the south coast, with views across to Mount Agung and a slower, more local pace of life.

Best areas to stay in Amed

Amed village

The original fishing village, with a black-sand beach lined with jukung boats.

Jemeluk Bay

A horseshoe bay considered the best snorkelling spot in the area, right off the beach.

Lipah Bay

A quieter bay with a handful of guesthouses and dive centres.

Tulamben

A short drive north, home to the famous USAT Liberty wreck dive.

Getting to Amed

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Flights

Fly into Ngurah Rai International Airport (Denpasar), then around 2-2.5 hours by road to Amed.

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From London

~18-20 hours from London including the connection and onward drive.

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Getting around

A scooter or arranged driver is essential — public transport options are limited along this coast.

Frequently asked questions

What is Amed known for?

Diving and snorkelling, particularly the nearby USAT Liberty shipwreck at Tulamben, plus its laid-back black-sand villages.

Is Amed good for non-divers?

Yes — it's a peaceful place to relax, with good snorkelling straight from the beach and views of Mount Agung, though there's less to do than in busier resort towns.

How far is Amed from the airport?

About 2-2.5 hours by road from Ngurah Rai International Airport.

What is the USAT Liberty wreck?

A WWII US Army cargo ship sunk near Tulamben, now an artificial reef just a short swim from shore and one of Bali's most popular dive sites.

Is Amed expensive?

No — it's one of Bali's more affordable coastal areas, with simple guesthouses and warungs rather than big resorts.

Traveler reviews

★★★★★

Snorkelled straight off the beach at Jemeluk Bay and saw more fish than anywhere else in Bali. Wonderfully quiet compared to the south of the island.

Sam W. · July 2024

★★★★★

Dived the Liberty wreck at Tulamben and it was incredible — huge schools of fish and the wreck itself is covered in coral.

Hana L. · September 2024

★★★★☆

Very relaxed few days watching the fishing boats come in and out, with Mount Agung looming over everything. Not much nightlife but that was the point.

David P. · June 2024