Best time to visit
Best time to visit Bali
Bali’s dry season (April–October) brings warm sunshine and less humidity. The wet season is still warm but comes with daily downpours and higher humidity.
Best monthsApril–October
Month-by-month overview
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Crowds | Prices | Verdict | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 24°C | 345mm | Medium | $$Mid | Okay | Wet season; daily rains |
| Feb | 30° / 24°C | 275mm | Low | $Low | Okay | — |
| Mar | 30° / 24°C | 235mm | Low | $Low | Good | Nyepi (Day of Silence) |
| Apr | 31° / 24°C | 90mm | Medium | $$Mid | Great | Dry season begins |
| May | 31° / 23°C | 80mm | Medium | $$Mid | Great | — |
| Jun | 30° / 23°C | 55mm | Medium | $$Mid | Great | — |
| Jul | 29° / 22°C | 40mm | High | $$$Peak | Great | — |
| Aug | 29° / 22°C | 25mm | High | $$$Peak | Great | Driest month |
| Sep | 30° / 23°C | 45mm | Medium | $$Mid | Great | — |
| Oct | 31° / 23°C | 65mm | Medium | $$Mid | Good | Shoulder season |
| Nov | 31° / 24°C | 180mm | Low | $Low | Okay | Wet season starts |
| Dec | 30° / 24°C | 280mm | High | $$$Peak | Okay | Holiday crowds despite rain |
Month-by-month deep dives
Festivals & events
Nyepi (Day of Silence)
MarUnique Hindu new year where the entire island shuts down for 24 hours of silence.
Galungan
VariesTen-day celebration of good over evil; temples decorated with penjor bamboo poles.
Ubud Writers & Readers Festival
OctSoutheast Asia’s leading literary event set among the rice paddies of Ubud.
Book your Bali trip for April–October
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