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Best time to visit Bali: month by month
Short answer
The dry season, about April to October, is the best time: the data shows average highs of 25–27°C and the fewest rainy days in July (about 18), though July and August are the busiest and most expensive months. The wet season (November to March) has around 28–29 days with some rain a month, usually short, heavy afternoon storms, and lower prices.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°C | 24°C | 27 | medium |
| Feb | 29°C | 24°C | 27 | low |
| Mar | 29°C | 24°C | 26 | low |
| Apr | 29°C | 24°C | 19 | medium |
| May | 29°C | 24°C | 17 | medium |
| Jun | 29°C | 24°C | 18 | high |
| Jul | 27°C | 23°C | 18 | very high |
| Aug | 27°C | 23°C | 21 | very high |
| Sep | 28°C | 23°C | 20 | high |
| Oct | 29°C | 23°C | 19 | medium |
| Nov | 29°C | 24°C | 27 | low |
| Dec | 30°C | 24°C | 25 | high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
The end of the wet season: highs around 27°C, lows of 20°C, with rainy days falling from about 29 in March to 22 in May. Nyepi, the Day of Silence, usually falls in March.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Peak dry season with highs of 25–26°C and lows of 19–20°C in the data; July has the fewest rainy days (about 18). Busiest months, with European and Australian holidays.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September stays fairly dry (about 24 rainy days) with highs of 26°C; October and November turn wetter (about 29) and quieter, with highs of 27°C.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
The wet season: highs of 26–27°C, lows of 20°C and about 28–29 days with some rain. Lush and green, cheaper except over Christmas and New Year.
Events worth planning around
- Nyepi, the Balinese Day of Silence, when the whole island and the airport close for 24 hours (usually March)
- Ogoh-ogoh parades of giant effigies on the eve of Nyepi
- Bali Arts Festival (Pesta Kesenian Bali) in Denpasar (around June–July)
- Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (usually October)
When to avoid
July–August and Christmas–New Year if you want lower prices and quieter beaches. Check the date of Nyepi before booking, since you cannot leave your hotel and no flights operate for 24 hours.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Bali?
May, June or September: dry-season weather without the July–August peak crowds and prices.
Is the wet season a bad time for Bali?
Not necessarily. Rain usually comes in short, heavy afternoon storms, the island is green and prices are lower.
When is Nyepi?
It follows the Balinese Saka calendar and usually falls in March. The island, including the airport, shuts down for 24 hours.