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When should you visit Bali?
Weather, crowds, prices and events for all twelve months — and one clear recommendation.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
My recommendation
May
The dry season is settling in, with warm days, lower humidity and fewer visitors than the summer peak. Bali feels alive without feeling overwhelmed.
Least crowded
February
One of the quietest months of the year.
Best weather
August
The driest, sunniest stretch of the year.
Best value
February
Lower-season rates and fewer visitors.
May scores
Plan around
What to know before you book
- Nyepi — Day of Silence
- Bali comes to a complete standstill for Nyepi. The airport closes and normal activity stops for 24 hours, so travellers need to plan around the exact date.
- July and August peak season
- Dry-season weather combines with international summer holidays, making these the busiest and most expensive months across Bali's popular areas.
- Christmas and New Year
- Demand rises sharply around the holiday period, particularly in beach destinations. Hotel rates and crowds increase significantly.
March
July–August
20 December – 5 January
Month by month
All twelve months, at a glance
Tap any month for full scores, temperatures and planning notes.
- Temperature
- 25–31°C
- Wet season — warm, humid, frequent afternoon downpours
- Crowds
- Low
- The holiday rush is over and the island empties out again
- Prices
- $$
- Low-season rates across villas and resorts
Plan mornings for beaches and afternoons indoors — rain usually arrives late in the day.
- Spa and wellness
- Ubud
- Villas
- Value
- Temperature
- 25–31°C
- Wettest stretch of the year, warm throughout
- Crowds
- Very low
- Lowest visitor numbers of the year across the island
- Prices
- $$
- The best rates you'll find in Bali
Base yourself somewhere with good indoor space — you'll use it.
- Value
- Wellness
- Long stays
- Temperature
- 25–31°C
- Still wet, with longer bright spells late in the month
- Crowds
- Low
- Quiet apart from a brief lull around Nyepi
- Prices
- $$
- Low-season rates continue
Check the Nyepi date before booking flights — the airport closes for 24 hours.
- Culture
- Rice terraces
- Photography
- Temperature
- 25–31°C
- Transitional — drier weeks, lower humidity
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Visitor numbers build gradually through the month
- Prices
- $$$
- Shoulder rates before the summer climb
Late April is the sweet spot — most of the weather, none of the peak.
- Beaches
- Surfing
- Value
- Temperature
- 25–30°C
- Dry, sunny days with lower humidity
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Ahead of the European and Australian summer holidays
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-season rates, still well below July and August
Book the first three weeks if you can — the last week starts to feel busy.
- Beaches
- Surfing
- Hotels
- Diving
- Temperature
- 25–30°C
- Reliably dry and sunny, pleasant evenings
- Crowds
- Busy
- Building steadily, with the Bali Arts Festival opening
- Prices
- $$$
- Rates climbing week by week
Book hotels well ahead — June sells out earlier than people expect.
- Surfing
- Beach clubs
- Culture
- Temperature
- 24–29°C
- Dry, sunny and comfortably warm
- Crowds
- Very busy
- International summer holidays in full swing
- Prices
- $$$$
- High-season rates across the south of the island
Stay north or east of the Bukit if you want the weather without the traffic.
- Surfing
- Beach clubs
- Families
- Temperature
- 24–29°C
- The driest month — clear skies and cooling breezes
- Crowds
- Peak
- The absolute peak of the Bali year
- Prices
- $$$$$
- Highest rates of the year, with minimum-stay rules common
Book three to four months ahead, and eat early — restaurants fill fast.
- Surfing
- Beaches
- Kite flying
- Temperature
- 24–30°C
- Still dry and sunny, slightly warmer than August
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Summer holidays over, island noticeably calmer
- Prices
- $$$
- Rates fall back from the August peak
Excellent month for Nusa Penida and the east coast — seas are calm and clear.
- Beaches
- Diving
- Hotels
- Temperature
- 25–31°C
- Mostly dry early on, humidity rising through the month
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Quieter beaches and easier restaurant tables
- Prices
- $$$
- Shoulder rates return
Travel in the first half of the month for the better weather odds.
- Value
- Ubud
- Wellness
- Temperature
- 25–32°C
- Wet season returning — humid with afternoon storms
- Crowds
- Low
- One of the calmest months on the island
- Prices
- $$
- Low-season rates before the Christmas jump
A great month to trade up a hotel category for the same budget.
- Value
- Spa and wellness
- Long stays
- Temperature
- 25–31°C
- Warm and wet, with bright mornings between showers
- Crowds
- Busy from mid-month
- Quiet until around the 18th, then very busy
- Prices
- $$$$
- Holiday pricing and minimum stays from 20 December
The first two weeks of December are quiet and far cheaper than the last two.
- Beach clubs
- New Year
- Nightlife
Climate
Bali weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Precipitation | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C / 88°F | 25°C / 77°F | 388 mm | 19 |
| February | 31°C / 88°F | 25°C / 77°F | 299 mm | 17 |
| March | 31°C / 88°F | 25°C / 77°F | 214 mm | 13 |
| April | 31°C / 88°F | 25°C / 77°F | 114 mm | 9 |
| May | 31°C / 88°F | 25°C / 77°F | 73 mm | 7 |
| June | 30°C / 86°F | 25°C / 77°F | 51 mm | 5 |
| July | 29°C / 84°F | 24°C / 75°F | 30 mm | 3 |
| August | 29°C / 84°F | 24°C / 75°F | 16 mm | 2 |
| September | 30°C / 86°F | 24°C / 75°F | 41 mm | 3 |
| October | 31°C / 88°F | 25°C / 77°F | 68 mm | 5 |
| November | 32°C / 90°F | 25°C / 77°F | 149 mm | 10 |
| December | 31°C / 88°F | 25°C / 77°F | 299 mm | 16 |
Climate data: Published climate normals (Denpasar station). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
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