Dec → Feb
29°
nights 24°
- 27 rainy days · 315 mm
- 8.6 h of sun
- sea 30°
When is the best time to visit Bali?
In short: April to October, during the dry season: in Kuta, rainfall drops from 181 mm in April to 57 mm in August, with 27 to 29 °C in the afternoon. May, June and September are the best compromise, dry and less busy than July and August, while the rainy season, from November to March, stays hot and very green.
- Rice terraces and volcanoes: From April to October, the dry season: walks through the rice terraces of Jatiluwih and Tegallalang, and the sunrise climb of Mount Batur under more often clear skies.
- Diving and boat trips: From May to October, when rainfall stays below 110 mm a month in Kuta: crossings to Nusa Penida, diving at Amed and on the Tulamben wreck.
- Surfing at Uluwatu: Consistent waves for much of the year on the Bukit Peninsula; the dry season, from April to October, adds kinder skies.
- Nyepi, the Day of Silence: Usually in March: the airport closes for 24 hours, the island switches off, and the evening before, giant ogoh-ogoh figures parade before being burnt.
- Gentler heat: In July and August, the coolest months: 27 °C in the afternoon and 23 °C at night in Kuta, against 29 °C the rest of the year.
Best avoided: January and February, at the heart of the rainy season: 309 and 339 mm in Kuta, the highest totals of the year, with almost daily downpours.
Sources: indonesia.travel, indonesia.travel
- Jan29°not recommended
- Feb29°not recommended
- Mar29°fair
- Apr29°recommended
- May29°recommended
- Jun28°recommended
- Jul27°recommended
- Aug27°recommended
- Sep28°recommended
- Oct29°recommended
- Nov29°fair
- Dec29°fair
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Bali, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° | 24° | 8.4 h | 309 mm | 27 d | 29° | |
| February | 29° | 24° | 8.6 h | 339 mm | 26 d | 30° | |
| March | 29° | 24° | 9.4 h | 239 mm | 27 d | 29° | |
| April | 29° | 24° | 9.8 h | 181 mm | 23 d | 30° | ✓ |
| May | 29° | 25° | 10.6 h | 106 mm | 20 d | 30° | ✓ |
| June | 28° | 24° | 10.2 h | 94 mm | 18 d | 29° | ✓ |
| July | 27° | 23° | 9.8 h | 82 mm | 17 d | 28° | ✓ |
| August | 27° | 23° | 10.1 h | 57 mm | 19 d | 27° | ✓ |
| September | 28° | 23° | 10.8 h | 73 mm | 18 d | 28° | ✓ |
| October | 29° | 23° | 10.8 h | 104 mm | 18 d | 29° | ✓ |
| November | 29° | 24° | 9.8 h | 204 mm | 24 d | 30° | |
| December | 29° | 24° | 8.8 h | 297 mm | 28 d | 30° |
The four seasons in Bali, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Kuta and Denpasar) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Mar → May
29°
nights 24 to 25°
- 23 rainy days · 175 mm
- 9.9 h of sun
- sea 30°
Jun → Aug
27 to 28°
nights 23 to 24°
- 18 rainy days · 78 mm
- 10 h of sun
- sea 28°
Sep → Nov
28 to 29°
nights 23 to 24°
- 20 rainy days · 127 mm
- 10.5 h of sun
- sea 29°
Book early for April to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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What to do in Bali, month by month
EventsNyepiMarchBali Arts FestivalJune to JulyUbud Writers and Readers FestivalOctoberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
Beach & swimming: good conditions all twelve months.
Diving & snorkelling: good conditions all twelve months.
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall, sea), not from an opinion.
What's on in Bali, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- MarchNyepi
On the eve, the ogoh-ogoh parade to the beat of drums; the next day the island shuts down for twenty-four hours, airport included.
- June to JulyBali Arts Festival
A month of dance, gamelan and parades at the Denpasar arts centre, with troupes from every regency.
- OctoberUbud Writers and Readers Festival
Literary talks, readings and debates spread across the gardens and palaces of Ubud, over five days.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended29°24° at night
- 309 mm · 27 d
- 8.4 h
- sea 29°
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended29°24° at night
- 339 mm · 26 d
- 8.6 h
- sea 30°
Low season, lower prices
March
Fair29°24° at night
- 239 mm · 27 d
- 9.4 h
- sea 29°
Low season, lower prices
April
Recommended29°24° at night
- 181 mm · 23 d
- 9.8 h
- sea 30°
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended29°25° at night
- 106 mm · 20 d
- 10.6 h
- sea 30°
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended28°24° at night
- 94 mm · 18 d
- 10.2 h
- sea 29°
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended27°23° at night
- 82 mm · 17 d
- 9.8 h
- sea 28°
High season, book early
August
Recommended27°23° at night
- 57 mm · 19 d
- 10.1 h
- sea 27°
High season, book early
September
Recommended28°23° at night
- 73 mm · 18 d
- 10.8 h
- sea 28°
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended29°23° at night
- 104 mm · 18 d
- 10.8 h
- sea 29°
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair29°24° at night
- 204 mm · 24 d
- 9.8 h
- sea 30°
Low season, lower prices
December
Fair29°24° at night
- 297 mm · 28 d
- 8.8 h
- sea 30°
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. 29 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. A very wet month, 309 mm of rain over 27 days. Expect 8.4 h of sunshine a day. The sea is at 29 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. 29 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. A very wet month, 339 mm of rain over 26 days. Expect 8.6 h of sunshine a day. The sea is at 30 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. 29 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. Frequent rain: 239 mm over 27 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.4 h a day on average. The sea is at 29 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. 29 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. Frequent rain: 181 mm over 23 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.8 h a day on average. The sea is at 30 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
May. 29 °C in the afternoon and 25 °C at night. Frequent rain: 106 mm over 20 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.6 h a day on average. The sea is at 30 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
June. 28 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. Frequent rain: 94 mm over 18 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.2 h a day on average. The sea is at 29 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
July. 27 °C in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. Frequent but light showers: 82 mm over 17 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.8 h a day on average. The sea is at 28 °C, a proper swim. High season: book early.
August. 27 °C in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. Frequent but light showers: 57 mm over 19 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.1 h a day on average. The sea is at 27 °C, a proper swim. High season: book early.
September. 28 °C in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. Frequent but light showers: 73 mm over 18 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.8 h a day on average. The sea is at 28 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
October. 29 °C in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. Frequent rain: 104 mm over 18 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.8 h a day on average. The sea is at 29 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
November. 29 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. Frequent rain: 204 mm over 24 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.8 h a day on average. The sea is at 30 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. 29 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. Frequent rain: 297 mm over 28 days. Expect 8.8 h of sunshine a day. The sea is at 30 °C, a proper swim. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bali?
April to October, during the dry season: in Kuta, rainfall drops from 181 mm in April to 57 mm in August, with 27 to 29 °C in the afternoon. May, June and September are the best compromise, dry and less busy than July and August, while the rainy season, from November to March, stays hot and very green.
Which month should you avoid in Bali?
January and February, at the heart of the rainy season: 309 and 339 mm in Kuta, the highest totals of the year, with almost daily downpours.
What is the hottest month in Bali?
January, with 29 °C on average in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Kuta and Denpasar).
What is the coldest month in Bali?
July, with 27 °C at best during the day and 23 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Kuta and Denpasar).
What is the driest month in Bali?
August: 57 mm over 19 days of rain, against 339 mm in February, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Bali?
September, with 10.8 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
When can you swim in Bali?
The water never drops below 22 °C: from 27 to 30 °C depending on the month (warmest in February), measured in 2023-2024 on the nearest coast (Tegalalang rice terraces).
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