Bali in January
Green, warm and quiet
The short answer
January is a reasonable month in Bali — with trade-offs.
The island at its greenest, with space at the best hotels.
6/10 overall24–30°CLow crowdsLow (€€)
Weather7/10
Crowds5/10
Prices8/10
Events5/10
January in detail
What January actually feels like
- Weather
- 24–30°C
- Wet season — warm, humid, frequent afternoon downpours
- Crowds
- Low
- The holiday rush is over and the island empties out again
- Prices
- Low (€€)
- Low-season rates across villas and resorts
+Green landscapes, warm temperatures and a much quieter Bali.
–Heavy tropical showers and high humidity can interrupt beach days.
My tip for January
Plan mornings for beaches and afternoons indoors — rain usually arrives late in the day.
- Spa and wellness
- Ubud
- Villas
- Value
How January compares
Against the other eleven months
8th of 12 overall in Bali, 8th for weather, 9th for space, 2nd for value. The emptiest month is August; the best value is February.
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What’s on in Bali in January
- Christmas and New Year
- Demand rises sharply around the holiday period, particularly in beach destinations. Hotel rates and crowds increase significantly.
20 December – 5 January
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Green landscapes, warm temperatures and a much quieter Bali.
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