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Best time to visit Bali

Month-by-month weather, crowds, prices, and festival calendar — so you know exactly when to book.

Best time to visit Bali, Indonesia

Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, prices, and seasonal highlights.

Month	Weather	Crowds	Prices	Highlights
January	24-30°C, heavy rain and high humidity	high	high	• New Year's celebrations ⚠ Peak of the wet season, expect frequent and heavy downpours.
February	24-30°C, heavy rain and high humidity	high	high	• Chinese New Year festivities ⚠ Still firmly in the wet season with potential for localized flooding.
March	24-31°C, moderate rain and humidity	moderate	moderate	• Nyepi (Balinese Day of Silence) • end of heavy rainfall ⚠ Nyepi is a unique cultural experience, but all transport and businesses are closed for 24 hours.
April	24-31°C, scattered showers and increasing sunshine	moderate	moderate	• transition to dry season • pleasant temperatures ⚠ Good time to visit before the peak dry season crowds arrive.
May	23-31°C, minimal rain and high sunshine	moderate	moderate	• start of the dry season • ideal beach weather ⚠ Excellent weather with fewer crowds than the peak summer months.
June	23-30°C, very little rain and abundant sunshine	high	high	• Bali Arts Festival • perfect dry season conditions ⚠ Beginning of the peak tourist season, book accommodations and flights in advance.
July	22-30°C, dry with plenty of sunshine	peak	peak	• peak dry season • ideal for surfing and diving ⚠ Highest tourist numbers and prices. Book well in advance.
August	22-30°C, dry with abundant sunshine	peak	peak	• Independence Day celebrations • prime dry season weather ⚠ Still very busy and expensive. Many European tourists visit during this month.
September	23-30°C, minimal rain and sunshine	moderate	moderate	• end of peak season • pleasant weather continues ⚠ Crowds begin to thin, making it a good shoulder-season option.
October	23-30°C, scattered showers and increasing humidity	moderate	moderate	• transition to wet season • fewer crowds ⚠ Rainfall starts to increase, but often in short bursts.
November	24-30°C, frequent rain and high humidity	moderate	moderate	• start of the wet season ⚠ Rainfall becomes more consistent, impacting outdoor activities.
December	24-30°C, heavy rain and high humidity	high	high	• Christmas and New Year holidays ⚠ Wet season is in full swing, coinciding with holiday travel peaks.

Annual events worth timing your trip around

March

Nyepi (Balinese Day of Silence)

A unique day of complete silence, fasting, and meditation across the island.

June

Bali Arts Festival

A month-long celebration of Balinese art, music, dance, and culture held in Denpasar.

August

Indonesian Independence Day

Celebrated with flag ceremonies, parades, and traditional games across the island.

October

Galungan and Kuningan

Important Hindu festivals celebrating the victory of dharma over adharma, marked by intricate decorations and ceremonies.

September

World Tourism Day

Often marked with local events and promotions celebrating Bali's tourism industry.

Insider timing tips

•The wet season (November-March) brings heavy, often short-lived, downpours but can also offer lush green landscapes and fewer tourists outside of holiday periods.
•The dry season (April-October) is characterized by lower humidity and sunny skies, making it ideal for beach activities, but also attracts the largest crowds and highest prices.
•Nyepi, the Balinese Day of Silence, is a fascinating cultural event but means the entire island shuts down for 24 hours, including airports.
•Shoulder months like April, May, and September offer a good balance of pleasant weather and manageable crowds before or after the peak season.
•While often cited as dry, even the driest months can experience brief, unexpected rain showers.