Best Time To Visit Bali
A month-by-month guide to weather, crowds, and travel conditions in Bali, Indonesia.
About Bali
Bali runs a full island spectrum in a two-hour drive: surf breaks at Canggu and Uluwatu, rice-terrace walking around Ubud, volcano dawns at Mount Batur, and temple ceremonies most days somewhere. The island's Hindu culture makes it unlike anywhere else in the archipelago — offerings on every doorstep, and a tourism economy that rewards picking two bases rather than one.
Monthly weather guide
The table below shows general climate patterns derived from Bali's latitude and climate zone. These are not real-time forecasts — for current conditions, use the AI planner which pulls live data from Open-Meteo.
| Month | Temperature | Precipitation | Notes | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Hot | High | Wet season — expect heavy showers and high humidity. | Avoid |
| February | Hot | High | Wet season — expect heavy showers and high humidity. | Avoid |
| March | Hot | Moderate | Shoulder season — transitional weather. | Good |
| April | Hot | Moderate | Shoulder season — transitional weather. | Good |
| May | Hot | Moderate | Shoulder season — transitional weather. | Good |
| June | Warm | Dry | Dry season — sunny and comfortable. | Best |
| July | Warm | Dry | Dry season — sunny and comfortable. | Best |
| August | Warm | Dry | Dry season — sunny and comfortable. | Best |
| September | Hot | Moderate | Shoulder season — transitional weather. | Good |
| October | Hot | Moderate | Shoulder season — transitional weather. | Good |
| November | Hot | Moderate | Shoulder season — transitional weather. | Good |
| December | Hot | High | Wet season — expect heavy showers and high humidity. | Avoid |
Best months to visit
April to October is the dry season — surf and clear days. November to March is the wet monsoon: cheaper, greener, and genuinely rain-heavy.
Current live conditions: Dry season sun with steady surf — beach and inland days both work.
Shoulder season (also good)
Shoulder months offer fewer crowds and lower prices while weather remains acceptable.
Months to avoid
These months typically bring challenging weather (extreme heat, heavy rain, or cold). If you must travel during this period, plan indoor activities and check forecasts closer to your date.
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