Phuket edges it in April. Bali averages 25–31°C with moderate crowds; Phuket 26–34°C with moderate crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Bali and Phuket
The verdict for April
The dry season begins
+Rain eases, humidity drops and Bali starts moving into its dry season.
–Short bursts of rain are still possible.
Dry-season weather arriving before dry-season prices.
Very hot, with Songkran
+Hot beach weather and Songkran creates an unforgettable atmosphere.
–Very hot and increasingly humid.
Hot beach weather and Songkran creates an unforgettable atmosphere.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
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