Bali Weather

Preferences may vary regarding Bali weather. Even so, for generally cooler times in Bali, the best time to visit is from May to August. This is when humidity levels on the island are at their lowest.

During this period, the air is drier and pleasant for outdoor activities and overland sightseeing tours. The skies in Bali are also clear and blue during this time, which makes it great for outdoor and landscape photography, as well as working on your suntan.

The hottest months in Bali are April and October, when daytime temperatures can rise up to 32°C. Humidity levels in the coastal areas can reach up to 75%. The island receives an ample 12 hours of sunlight with average daytime temperatures ranging from 27 to 32°C during these times.

Average daytime temperatures in the cooler highlands average from 21 to 27°C. This can drop sharply at night. Sunrise is between 5.50am and 6.23am, and sunset is between 6.15pm and 6.47pm.

The low season in Bali, in terms of hotel bookings, is roughly the first and last quarters. In other words, it’s from January to March and from October to November. December usually has a fair amount of 'holiday season' bookings).

The wet Bali weather around these months also sees residents having their umbrellas and ponchos at hand. You can expect lower hotel rates around this time, together with all sorts of benefits on offer. You can also anticipate smaller crowds during these months.

Quieter roads allow for faster access times from your hotel to locations of interest. This is true during certain national holidays. One such time of the year is the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, with its main celebration on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr, or 'Idul Fitri'. Much of the non-Balinese populace departs from the island and heads home for this holiday.

Similarly, before the Nyepi silent day or Saka New Year celebrations, residents return to their respective rural homes to be with their families. Expect the peak season in Bali around Christmas and New Year, from 24 December to 5 January. A dry season and school holiday equivalent is between 1 July and 30 September.