Weather Guide

Bali Weather, Month by Month

Rainfall, temperatures, crowds and sea — all 12 months, honestly. Then pick your month and go deep.

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Bali is warm every single day of the year — 26–31°C, sea always swimmable. What actually changes is rain, humidity, surf and crowds. Here's the whole year on one page, with a dedicated deep-dive guide for every month.

The two seasons, in one minute

Dry season (April–October): reliable sunshine, lower humidity, the biggest surf, peak crowds in July–August. Wet season (November–March): lush and green, hotter-feeling, rain mostly in short late-afternoon bursts — mornings are usually fine, and villa rates hit their annual lows. Neither season is a bad season; they're different Balis.

Every month, at a glance

January Wettest month, quietest beaches, lowest rates Read the full guide → February Quiet and green — the value sweet spot Read the full guide → March Rain easing; usually Nyepi, Bali's day of silence Read the full guide → April Transition month: dry days, green fields, shoulder prices Read the full guide → May Regulars' favourite — dry, calm, fair prices Read the full guide → June Coolest air, building surf, early peak Read the full guide → July Peak: driest skies, biggest surf, fullest villas Read the full guide → August Driest month of all; Independence Day festivities Read the full guide → September The insiders' pick — August weather, thinning crowds Read the full guide → October Relaxed dry-season finale, strong value Read the full guide → November Rains return gently; near-private island Read the full guide → December Quiet early, then the Christmas–NY spike Read the full guide →

Where you stay changes the weather you feel

The Bukit peninsula (Uluwatu) is Bali's driest corner — even wet-season mornings usually stay clear. The southwest coast (Seseh, Canggu) gets slightly more rain but rewards it with emerald rice fields and dramatic sunsets. Ubud and the highlands are always wetter and cooler. Rule of thumb: coastal south = the forecast above; inland = add showers.

So when should you come?

First-timers wanting guarantees: May, June or September. Value hunters: February–April. Surfers: June–September. Honeymooners dodging crowds: September–October. Full month-by-month logic lives in each guide above — and our best-time guide for the quiet coast.

Whatever the month, the pool is warm: private-pool villas in Seseh, Canggu and Uluwatu — book direct.

FAQ

What is the best month to visit Bali?
May, June and September combine dry-season weather with lighter crowds and fairer prices. July–August is driest but busiest; the wet season is greenest and cheapest.
Does it rain all day in Bali's wet season?
Rarely — wet-season rain concentrates in short, heavy late-afternoon bursts. Mornings are usually clear enough for beaches and excursions.
Is Bali hot all year?
Yes — daytime temperatures sit around 26–31°C every month, with sea temperatures of 27–29°C. The real variables are rainfall and humidity, not heat.
Villas for every season Best time for the quiet coast →