Bali and Phuket are close in October. Bali averages 25–31°C with moderate crowds; Phuket 25–32°C with very low crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Bali and Phuket
The verdict for October
Good value shoulder
+A strong shoulder-season option with fewer visitors and good value.
–Rain becomes more frequent as the wet season approaches.
Quiet Bali with much of the dry season still intact.
Quiet and affordable, monsoon easing
+Quiet, affordable and the monsoon begins to weaken toward the end of the month.
–Rain remains a real risk, especially early in the month.
Quiet, affordable and the monsoon begins to weaken toward the end of the month.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
Another month