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Best time to visit Indonesia: month by month
Short answer
The dry season, roughly April to October, is the best time, with July the driest month (about 18 rainy days) and average highs of about 25-27°C, though coastal Bali and Yogyakarta often reach 30-32°C on sunny days. November to March is the wet season, with about 28-29 rainy days a month, usually heavy afternoon storms. July, August and late December are busiest and most expensive in Bali.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°C | 20°C | 29 | medium |
| Feb | 26°C | 20°C | 28 | low |
| Mar | 27°C | 20°C | 29 | low |
| Apr | 27°C | 20°C | 25 | medium |
| May | 27°C | 20°C | 22 | medium |
| Jun | 26°C | 20°C | 22 | high |
| Jul | 25°C | 19°C | 18 | very high |
| Aug | 26°C | 19°C | 23 | very high |
| Sep | 26°C | 19°C | 24 | high |
| Oct | 27°C | 20°C | 29 | medium |
| Nov | 27°C | 21°C | 29 | low |
| Dec | 27°C | 20°C | 29 | high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar-May)
Rain eases from about 29 rainy days in March to 22 in May; highs around 27°C. April and May are good shoulder months.
Summer (Jun-Aug)
The driest period, highs of about 25-26°C with cooler nights; peak season in Bali, especially July and August.
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
September is still fairly dry; rain returns in October and November (about 29 rainy days).
Winter (Dec-Feb)
Wet season, about 26-27°C with 28-29 rainy days; green rice fields and rougher boat crossings. Busy at Christmas.
Events worth planning around
- Nyepi, the Balinese Day of Silence, usually in March, when the whole island shuts down for 24 hours
- Galungan and Kuningan in Bali, twice a year on the Balinese calendar
- Ramayana Ballet at Prambanan, open-air performances roughly May to October
- Bali Arts Festival in Denpasar, June to July
When to avoid
January and February are the wettest months, with rough seas for boat trips. July, August and late December are the most crowded and expensive in Bali.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Indonesia?
The dry season, roughly April to October, with May, June and September offering good weather and fewer crowds.
When is the rainy season in Indonesia?
Roughly November to March, with heavy afternoon storms most days.
What is Nyepi?
Bali's Day of Silence, usually in March, when the island, including the airport, shuts down for 24 hours.