The short answer
When to go to Bali
The most comfortable months are May to September, when rain is light, the air is less humid and the roads are easier. July and August are the busiest, so book hotels and drivers early. October to April is the wet season, heaviest from December to February, but mornings are often clear, prices are lower and the island is green. The temperature figures here are for the southern lowlands near Denpasar; the Bedugul and Kintamani highlands are cooler and often cloudy. Older travellers should avoid midday outdoor sights in any season.
Month by month
Bali weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C | 25°C | 388 mm | Peak wet season; heavy rain and humid days. | |
| February | 31°C | 25°C | 299 mm | Still very wet; mornings often clear. | |
| March | 31°C | 25°C | 214 mm | Rain easing; Nyepi usually falls around now. | |
| April | 31°C | 25°C | 115 mm | Wet season ending; greener and quieter. | |
| May | 31°C | 25°C | 73 mm | Dry, warm and not yet at peak crowds. | |
| June | 30°C | 25°C | 51 mm | Dry and comfortable; school-holiday trips begin. | |
| July | 29°C | 24°C | 30 mm | Driest and coolest; busy peak season. | |
| August | 29°C | 24°C | 16 mm | Driest month; high demand, book early. | |
| September | 30°C | 24°C | 41 mm | Dry with slightly fewer crowds. | |
| October | 31°C | 25°C | 68 mm | Warm; first rains arrive late in the month. | |
| November | 32°C | 25°C | 149 mm | Rains build and humidity rises. | |
| December | 31°C | 25°C | 299 mm | Wet and humid, but festive and well priced. |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Bali seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: May, June, July, August and September
- May: Dry, warm and not yet at peak crowds.
- June: Dry and comfortable; school-holiday trips begin.
- July: Driest and coolest; busy peak season.
- August: Driest month; high demand, book early.
- September: Dry with slightly fewer crowds.
Good, with small trade-offs: April and October
- April: Wet season ending; greener and quieter.
- October: Warm; first rains arrive late in the month.
Possible, with planning: March, November and December
- March: Rain easing; Nyepi usually falls around now.
- November: Rains build and humidity rises.
- December: Wet and humid, but festive and well priced.
Best avoided with parents or children: January and February
- January: Peak wet season; heavy rain and humid days.
- February: Still very wet; mornings often clear.
Useful answers
Best time to visit Bali: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Bali?
May, June, July, August and September are the best months to visit Bali, with April and October also good. The most comfortable months are May to September, when rain is light, the air is less humid and the roads are easier. July and August are the busiest, so book hotels and drivers early. October to April is the wet season, heaviest from December to February, but mornings are often clear, prices are lower and the island is green. The temperature figures here are for the southern lowlands near Denpasar; the Bedugul and Kintamani highlands are cooler and often cloudy. Older travellers should avoid midday outdoor sights in any season.
Which months should I avoid in Bali with elderly parents?
January and February are the months to avoid with older travellers. Peak wet season; heavy rain and humid days. Still very wet; mornings often clear.
When does it rain most in Bali?
January is the wettest month, with about 388 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is November, with average highs around 32°C.