Dec → Feb
29°
nights 22 to 23°
- 27 rainy days · 301 mm
- 8.9 h of sun
- sea 30°
When is the best time to visit Indonesia?
- Jan29°not recommended
- Feb29°not recommended
- Mar29°not recommended
- Apr29°fair
- May29°recommended
- Jun28°recommended
- Jul27°recommended
- Aug27°recommended
- Sep28°recommended
- Oct29°fair
- Nov29°not recommended
- Dec29°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Indonesia, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° | 23° | 8.7 h | 289 mm | 27 d | 29° | |
| February | 29° | 22° | 8.9 h | 299 mm | 27 d | 30° | |
| March | 29° | 22° | 9.7 h | 248 mm | 27 d | 29° | |
| April | 29° | 22° | 10 h | 150 mm | 24 d | 30° | |
| May | 29° | 22° | 10.7 h | 112 mm | 20 d | 30° | ✓ |
| June | 28° | 22° | 10.3 h | 98 mm | 21 d | 29° | ✓ |
| July | 27° | 21° | 10 h | 129 mm | 25 d | 28° | ✓ |
| August | 27° | 21° | 10.2 h | 119 mm | 22 d | 27° | ✓ |
| September | 28° | 21° | 10.8 h | 114 mm | 24 d | 28° | ✓ |
| October | 29° | 22° | 11 h | 153 mm | 23 d | 29° | |
| November | 29° | 22° | 10 h | 276 mm | 27 d | 30° | |
| December | 29° | 23° | 9.1 h | 316 mm | 28 d | 30° |
The four seasons in Indonesia, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Bali (Ubud)) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Mar → May
29°
nights 22°
- 24 rainy days · 170 mm
- 10.1 h of sun
- sea 30°
Jun → Aug
27 to 28°
nights 21 to 22°
- 23 rainy days · 115 mm
- 10.2 h of sun
- sea 28°
Sep → Nov
28 to 29°
nights 21 to 22°
- 25 rainy days · 181 mm
- 10.6 h of sun
- sea 29°
Book early for May to September
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 Indonesia, month by month
EventsPasolaFebruary to MarchNyepi, the Day of SilenceMarchBali Arts FestivalJune to JulyToraja funeral ceremoniesJuly to AugustDetails ↓
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 Indonesia, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- February to MarchPasola
On the island of Sumba, in February and March, horsemen clash with wooden spears after the sea worms arrive on the beach.
- MarchNyepi, the Day of Silence
In Bali, one day in March brings everything to a halt: airport closed, streets empty, with parades of ogoh-ogoh effigies the evening before.
- June to JulyBali Arts Festival
From mid-June to mid-July, Denpasar hosts a month of dance and gamelan, with troupes from all over the island.
- July to AugustToraja funeral ceremonies
In the highlands of Sulawesi, the great funerals are held mainly in July and August, over several days and in front of the whole village.
Travelling off-peak
When to visit Indonesia, region by region
A country's best time is an average, and it hides big differences. Here is what the records say for each area, month by month: ✓ for a recommended month, ~ for a fair one, a dot for a month to avoid. Hover over a cell for the temperature.
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended29°23° at night
- 289 mm · 27 d
- 8.7 h
- sea 29°
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended29°22° at night
- 299 mm · 27 d
- 8.9 h
- sea 30°
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended29°22° at night
- 248 mm · 27 d
- 9.7 h
- sea 29°
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair29°22° at night
- 150 mm · 24 d
- 10 h
- sea 30°
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended29°22° at night
- 112 mm · 20 d
- 10.7 h
- sea 30°
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended28°22° at night
- 98 mm · 21 d
- 10.3 h
- sea 29°
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended27°21° at night
- 129 mm · 25 d
- 10 h
- sea 28°
High season, book early
August
Recommended27°21° at night
- 119 mm · 22 d
- 10.2 h
- sea 27°
High season, book early
September
Recommended28°21° at night
- 114 mm · 24 d
- 10.8 h
- sea 28°
Busy, without the crush
October
Fair29°22° at night
- 153 mm · 23 d
- 11 h
- sea 29°
Low season, lower prices
November
Not recommended29°22° at night
- 276 mm · 27 d
- 10 h
- sea 30°
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended29°23° at night
- 316 mm · 28 d
- 9.1 h
- sea 30°
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. 29 °C in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. A very wet month, 289 mm of rain over 27 days. Expect 8.7 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 22 °C at night. A very wet month, 299 mm of rain over 27 days. Expect 8.9 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 22 °C at night. A very wet month, 248 mm of rain over 27 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.7 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 22 °C at night. Frequent rain: 150 mm over 24 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10 h a day on average. The sea is at 30 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. 29 °C in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. Frequent rain: 112 mm over 20 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.7 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 22 °C at night. Frequent but light showers: 98 mm over 21 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.3 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 21 °C at night. Frequent rain: 129 mm over 25 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10 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 21 °C at night. Frequent rain: 119 mm over 22 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.2 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 21 °C at night. Frequent but light showers: 114 mm over 24 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 22 °C at night. Frequent rain: 153 mm over 23 days. Plenty of sunshine: 11 h a day on average. The sea is at 29 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. 29 °C in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. A very wet month, 276 mm of rain over 27 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10 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 23 °C at night. A very wet month, 316 mm of rain over 28 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.1 h a day on average. 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 Indonesia?
May to September: over these months, recorded highs range from 27 to 29 °C, with 22 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Bali (Ubud)).
Which month should you avoid in Indonesia?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 316 mm over 28 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Bali (Ubud)).
What is the hottest month in Indonesia?
January, with 29 °C on average in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Bali (Ubud)).
What is the coldest month in Indonesia?
July, with 27 °C at best during the day and 21 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Bali (Ubud)).
What is the driest month in Indonesia?
June: 98 mm over 21 days of rain, against 316 mm in December, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Indonesia?
October, with 11 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
When can you swim in Indonesia?
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 (Bali (Ubud)).
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