We'll tell you which season is best for a holiday in Bali. After all, if you get into the rainy season, it won’t seem like much. Read before your trip.

Indonesia is a country filled with pristine natural reserves and architectural landmarks. But one Indonesian destination is especially popular among tourists. This is Bali, where you can experience exotic culture, spend time on sandy beaches, surf or explore the jungle.

Although the island can be called the land of eternal summer, there are low and high season s. What weather features of the island should be taken into account and when is the best time to come?

Comfortable season

The hot and dry period in Bali begins at and ends at. During these months the island experiences an influx of tourists. Although you can relax here all year round, it is in May-October that the weather will definitely not present any unpleasant surprises.

May

In May, strong winds subside in Bali and dry weather sets in - during the entire month there is precipitation on about 7 days. Rain occurs more often on the northern coast. Average temperature is +27 °C during the day and +22 °C at night, the water is heated to +28 °C. The southern part of Bali is noticeably hotter. During the day, the air here warms up to +33 °C.

Bali is good for May beach holiday- this is one of the best months for swimming and exploring various types water sports. Comfortable weather allows you to get acquainted with and National parks, as well as attend traditional holidays. Vesak Day falls in May, a sacred day for all followers of Buddha.

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A bright tropical paradise, the thoughts of which instantly immerse you in sweet bliss, Bali is a real diamond of the Indonesian “necklace”, the smallest island in the Malay archipelago. Find out on the Tour Calendar why the best time for a beach holiday on the Island of the Gods is considered to be from May to August, and for cultural and educational tourism this period extends until October.

Tourist season in Bali

Bali is Indonesia's most developed resort, whose revenues have made it the richest and most visited island in Southeast Asia. Today Bali is included in the list of elite tourist destinations, where most of the world's hotel chains are represented. However, you can relax here for more modest money, and in excellent conditions. Maximum conditions for a comfortable pastime have been created here; it is worth mentioning the first-class level of service - Bali is given 1st place in the number of service personnel “per capita” of a tourist. All this and also stunning. beautiful nature, snow-white beaches, rich traditions and colorful ritual holidays annually attract up to 3 million people from all over the world to the island. The main season with the greatest influx of tourists is the period from May to October, which is the driest period of the year.

High season

The high season in Bali is “dictated” local weather. This is the time when the island experiences the least amount of precipitation, and hot weather more gentle. In the summer, at the height of vacations and school holidays, Bali turns into a real mecca for tourists. Beaches are the main center of attraction this time of year. The resort contingent is represented to the greatest extent by Europeans, Americans and Russians, whose speech is heard here more and more often. By the way, Russia is among the Top 10 countries with the largest number tourists vacationing in Bali. Probably largely due to direct charter flights during the high season. The island is also visited by avid surfers, because this is the ideal time to practice this sport. If you are planning a trip to Bali on summer period, be prepared to spend a decent amount of money, because during the peak season the cost of services and accommodation on the island soars almost to the ceiling. Pre-booking a hotel is a must if you are traveling on your own and want to avoid a long search for overnight accommodation upon arrival on the island. Many tourists “snatch up” tasty options six months before the expected departure date.

Low season

Bali is located just 8° south of the equator, so the island is warm all year round. Winter is hotter than summer. However, this is the tropical rainy season, so there are not as many tourists here as in summer. If we say that the period from November to April - low season, then this will not be entirely accurate. Still, the New Year and Christmas holidays are the second wind of many tourist destinations, and Bali in this regard is no exception. Therefore, it would be more correct to classify December and January as the middle season. In winter, the island is popular mainly with Australians and New Zealanders. Slightly fewer Russians come to resorts. One of the reasons for this is the lack of direct regular flights to the capital, and connecting flights are significantly more expensive. Although some airlines organize various promotions on the eve of the winter holidays, they are designed for a limited number of people.

Beach season in Bali

In Bali you will find many magnificent beaches with fine sand of almost all shades - from snow-white and golden to black, volcanic. The water temperature throughout the year fluctuates in the range of +26 °C..+28 °C, and in principle you can swim in any season. However, beach holidays are less comfortable from November to April, when the rainy season is in full swing, during which storms often occur. In February, southwesterly winds usually blow, causing great roughness at sea. As a result, the ocean water becomes cloudy and debris and algae wash up on the beaches. Agree, swimming in such conditions brings little pleasure. However, the wet season is not always “classic”. Some months there may be no precipitation at all. This happens especially often on the Bukit Badung Peninsula, located in the south of Bali. As for a beach holiday in Bali in the summer, this is what God himself commanded. At this time, the island experiences the lowest temperatures by the standards of local residents, the number of rainy days is reduced to a minimum, and the sea water is cleaner. Talking about swimming season, it is also worth mentioning such a feature as ebbs and flows. They happen every day for a whole year, and every time different times. Usually this information is available on any beach on the island. But Tour-Calendar invites you to familiarize yourself with their schedule in advance, to do this, click.

Surf season

Surfing in Bali is as popular a recreational activity as swimming on the beaches. Hundreds of surf spots are scattered throughout the island, but most of them are concentrated in its southwestern part - in Uluwatu and Kuta. The last resort, by the way, is more designed for beginners. The best time for surfing, and the safest, is the dry season. The surf season usually opens in July. In summer, world-famous surfers flock to Padang Padang Beach. They, as well as just fans of big waves, are waiting for the start of the most ambitious contest in Indonesia, called “Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang”. We are waiting, because there are no exact dates for the competition, they depend on Mother Nature. After all, the opening of the contest will happen when ideal “pipes” with a height of at least 3 meters appear. In addition to summer, people come to Bali for skiing in winter. In this case, preference should be given to the east coast.

Diving season

People also go to Bali for diving adventures full of adventurism. Diversity aquatic ecosystem The Indonesian archipelago amazes even the scientists themselves. Finding yourself in the possession of a kingdom of exotic fish, seeing sharks with your own eyes, going down to the remains of sunken ships - all this is very possible here. Not only experienced divers are welcome on the island, but also “green” beginners. Most favorable time for diving - in calm weather conditions, when there are no strong undercurrents and winds disturbing the water. In general, this is a dry season, occurring from May to October. However, some dive sites have their own certain time with the best or, conversely, the worst conditions for a given sport. For example: it is better to go to Menjangan Island and Tulamben from April to November, but Padang Bai should be avoided from June to September.

Fishing season

Fishing in Indian Ocean very exciting and spectacular. Just imagine, you can easily catch a 100 kg fish here! Ocean tuna, mackerel, giant trevally, wahoo - the list of trophy specimens can be listed for a very long time. If you have the means, be sure to try trawling fishing, aimed at catching huge fish. There are many companies organizing fishing trips in Bali, so this activity can be a pleasant addition to your main beach holiday. There are also special tours for 7-10 days with departure from Russia, which can be found in travel agencies in major cities of the country. Usually such trips are organized during the dry season, although in fact they fish in Bali all year round. But since this pleasure costs a lot of money, and the flight time is very long, we still do not recommend taking risks.

Best time for excursions

In Bali you can go to see numerous temples, explore ancient cities with fascinating architecture, feed the monkeys near the village of Ubud, take part in an elephant safari, and if it suddenly becomes unbearably hot - good decision will be a trip deep into the island, where entire hectares of rice terraces lie. There is always a pleasant coolness here. Bali is a small island, so if you wish, you can completely explore it in two weeks. Of course, good weather here will be a tailwind, because tropical showers, although they only occur in the early morning and late evening, wash out the roads. Therefore, for excursion trips it is best to prefer the dry season.

Wellness season

Bali is a volcanic island. The country's hot thermal springs attract hundreds of thousands of tourists to the area. Bathing in them rejuvenates, relieves fatigue and eases joint pain. And ingestion stimulates the gastrointestinal tract. One of these places of pilgrimage (there is no other way to say it) are the thermal baths near the crater lake Batur and the hot springs of Air Panas, a kilometer from the village of Banjare. The largest crowds of people here can be observed during the tourist season, and throughout the year - on weekends, when Indonesians come here. Bali is also famous for its SPA treatments, which are offered in every hotel. This island is the leader in the number of SPA salons in all of Indonesia. Whether it's flower baths, thalassotherapy or hydromassage - within a few days you will feel the positive effect. SPA treatments are available all year round, so when you arrive in Bali, do not deny yourself this pleasure.

Wedding season

The beauty of a Balinese wedding ceremony is very difficult to put into words. Hundreds of thousands of lovers annually choose this island to spend their most important day in your life - your wedding day. And it doesn’t matter that the laws of Bali do not officially register the marriages of those who profess Christianity or Catholicism, since even a symbolic ceremony in this tropical paradise is a cocktail of bright emotions, romance and beautiful traditions, the taste of which will be remembered for a lifetime. The mass wedding season in Bali occurs during the summer months, as this is the most favorable time of the year in terms of weather conditions. Due to high demand, as we approach the summer season, the likelihood that you will be able to tie the knot on the specific day you desire is reduced to zero. In order for everything to work out the way you want, you must submit an application to the organizer and pay for the services at least 6-7 months in advance.

Religious season

Bali is the island of a thousand temples. The way of life of the Balinese is completely dictated by their religion - Hindu Dharma, which is a mixture of classical Hinduism, Buddhism, spiritualism with the cult of ancestors. Here they believe in demons and appease the spirits every day with small offerings in the form of small baskets with flowers and rice, which can be seen on absolutely every street and even in restaurants. The island celebrates a great many religious holidays, sometimes simply shocking Europeans. For example, the cremation ceremony for the islanders is, in their opinion, the most important celebration, at which it is customary to dance and have fun. And sometimes tourists become unwitting witnesses to this action, often taking place on the beach. Despite the fact that only 5% of Muslims live in Bali, millions of believers from all over Indonesia flock here during Ramadan. But the islanders consider the following to be the most sacred events: the 10-day Galungan holiday in honor of the victory of good over evil, celebrated every 210 days; Nyeli is the first day of the Balinese New Year, which is spent in absolute silence, sitting at home and praying (even tourists are asked to stay in hotels, and Denpasar airport is closed on this day); Odalan - the three-day anniversary of the temple (each temple has its own date) and many others.

It's time for holidays and festivals

It is very difficult to understand at what time certain festivals will take place in Bali, since the Balinese live according to their own special calendar, or rather even two. But what is certain is that during the tourist season, the peak of which is summer and early autumn, the cultural life of the island is enriched by many events, aimed primarily at dear guests. At the beginning of June, the Pesta Kesenian Bali arts festival opens in Denpasar, during which tourists can get acquainted with the culture and ancient traditions of the island. The whole month takes place under the auspices of national dances, ancient rituals, performances and music concerts. In September, Ubud hosts a 6-day literature festival. And in Kuta, in October, the grandiose “Kuta Carnival” takes place, the opening of which is held by a thousand surfers. As part of the carnival, a large-scale gastronomic festival is organized, in which 60 of the best restaurants of the resort take part. In January-February, the Chinese New Year is celebrated in Bali (the island has up to 150,000 representatives of this nation), and at the end of March - in mid-April, the indigenous inhabitants of the island celebrate the New Year. The holiday lasts exactly 5 days and is of a very religious nature: two days before the New Year, “Melasti” is a day of purification, followed by “Pengrupuk” - a ritual of expelling evil spirits, on the first day of the New Year there is “Nyepi” - a day of silence and meditation. , The 2nd day is dedicated to “Ngembak Nyepi” - the day of forgiveness.

Climate in Bali

The weather in Bali is determined by the equatorial monsoon climate. This means that throughout the whole year it is quite hot here, and the water and air temperatures are little variable - from +26 °C to +30 °C. In resorts and coastal areas, as a rule, there are high temperatures, in the lowlands the weather can be a little more moderate, and in the high mountain areas it can be much cooler, especially at night. The change of seasons is barely felt. More precisely, the nature of the weather changes only in the amount of precipitation and its intensity, as well as the direction of the blowing winds. There are two main ones on the island climatic seasons with conventional boundaries: April - October - dry, and November - April - wet seasons. They are conditional because it can suddenly rain in the summer, and several weeks of winter can remain completely without precipitation. Despite the wet season, overall in Bali 340 sunny days per year. Another climatic feature of the island is high level humidity reaching 80%.

Bali in spring

Spring in Bali is a transitional season between the Balinese summer and winter. In March, there is a lot of rainfall on the island, and it is as hot as in winter. However, from April the amount of rain decreases significantly and the weather becomes more comfortable. In the center of the island you can already feel a slight freshness. This month marks the beginning of favorable surfing weather. However, it is worth knowing that you cannot engage in this sport without a T-shirt and shorts, since the sun in Bali is quite aggressive, and even a couple of hours spent on the board under open sun rays, may cause serious burns. The dry season begins in May, which results in very rare rainfall. The sky may be slightly cloudy, but the sun shines brightly most of the day.

Temperature and weather in Bali in spring

	Weather in March	Weather in April	Weather in May
Temperature average	+27	+27	+27
Temperature during the day	+31	+32	+31
Temperature at night	+23	+22	+22
Water temperature	+29	+29	+29
Rain	17 days	11 days	7 days

Bali in summer

What summer is for Europeans, it is winter for Balinese. But in order not to get confused, we will talk about the time of year that is familiar to us. So, summer in Bali is considered the most best period a year for any type of pastime - be it a beach or sightseeing holiday. Since June, the land has been blown by cool ocean breezes, the water is very warm - +26 °C..+27 °C. July and August are considered the coldest months and at the same time the driest. There is practically no precipitation, the air temperature becomes a couple of degrees lower than in winter and, importantly, the level of relative humidity. Last fact provides easier tolerance to hot weather, breathing easier. If you go deeper into the island, the climate there will be slightly different: there is more cool weather, in the evening the thermometer drops to +18 °C. It rains periodically.

The first thing you need to know about Bali is that the water and air temperatures here are approximately the same all year round: 27-30 degrees Celsius. Real summer 365 days a year. This is why tourists come to Bali throughout the year and there is no clearly defined tourist seasonality. But at the same time, in the weather itself there is big difference between, say, January and July. More about this below in the article.

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Climate in Bali

The climate in Bali is called equatorial monsoon. What does it mean? And the fact that Bali lies next to the equator, so there are no sharp temperature changes from season to season, here even the sun rises and sets almost always at the same time: it rises at 6 in the morning, and begins to set at 6 in the evening. During the day, the temperature also does not change much; at night, although it drops, you can still wear summer clothes even at night. There are not four seasons in Bali, as we are usually used to, but only two: dry season(April-October) and rainy season(November-March).

By the way, see below for details about the weather in each month!

Seasons

During the months when it is winter in Russia, it is the rainy season in Bali, its main peak (when it rains quite often) occurs in December and January. Yes, New Year in Bali you often have to celebrate in a raincoat :-) The dry season is April-October, with the most pleasant weather in July-August, at this time in Bali it is not as hot and stuffy as in all other months.

What is the rainy season in Bali?

The rainy season in Bali is not as severe as in some other Asian countries. Although it rains often, it begins quickly and ends just as quickly; immediately after the rain the sun comes out and it becomes dry and pleasant again. Most often, it rains during the rainy season only at night, and by the morning everything has time to dry, sometimes it can rain during the day, usually it rains for an hour or two, and the rest of the time there is no rain.

But nature is an unpredictable thing, and for more than five years of living in Bali, I also came across relatively “light” rainy seasons, when there were a maximum of one or two rainy days a week, and extremely harsh seasons rains, when in a month there are more rainy days than sunny days; and when it is cloudy almost all the time and it rains alternately all day. Rainy season in Bali rainy autumn in St. Petersburg, when it’s better not to leave the house without an umbrella, although sometimes you carry an umbrella for weeks, and it’s not of any use :-) In general, it’s difficult to predict whether your week will be rainy or dry, you can only hope for luck :-) Or come during the dry season, when there is not much rain.

The rainiest months are usually January-February.

In addition to the rain and clouds in the sky, if there are a couple of minuses in the rainy season. The first disadvantage is the very high humidity, which makes the weather seem hotter than it is. Quite stuffy and hot, especially during the day and especially if there are no clouds in the sky. For those who do not tolerate heat well, the monsoon season may seem too hot. The second disadvantage of the rainy season is dirty beaches. The beach in Kuta is considered the dirtiest, and so are the beaches in Canggu. Most clean beaches in Nusa Dua and Sanur, as they are better cleaned there. But from plastic waste No one is safe in the ocean. :(I did about the dirty ocean during the rainy season video release, you can watch it to find out more.

The benefits of the rainy season are warm weather and the water is as warm as fresh milk. It’s warm both day and night, you can walk around in summer clothes around the clock. Well, there’s one more minus: at this time there are slightly fewer tourists than, say, in July-August and there are more chances to book accommodation on the spot. But of course not on New Year’s and not on Catholic Christmas.

If you came to Bali on vacation and were caught in prolonged rains, then try to escape from them on - these are the islands neighboring Bali, they are far enough away for there to be completely different - usually very sunny - weather, but at the same time close enough for to get there by speedboat in a few hours.

The dry season in Bali is for those who do not like extreme heat.

The dry season begins around April, when rains become less and less common, humidity drops and a feeling of pleasant freshness appears, thanks to light breezes.

The peak of the dry season in Bali occurs in July-August and in the evenings it even gets a little cool, at least if you are going somewhere on a scooter late in the evening, you will need a sweater, and sometimes even jeans, which you have already forgotten about during the season rains. And in the summer months, the wind often blows during the day, so it often becomes fresh and pleasant and does not feel as hot as in winter. For those who do not like heat and stuffiness, BaliBlogger recommends coming to Bali during these months.

Among the disadvantages of the dry season: this is the time when there are the most tourists, especially in July-August, and housing prices often rise and good options you need to book well in advance. Another minus: the water is a little colder than in the rainy season, it drops to 26-27 degrees. Which is still warm, of course, but if you plan to surf, especially early in the morning or in the evening, and you are a cold person, then it is better to stock up on a 2mm wetsuit. A short one is enough.

Current weather forecast

I get endlessly asked questions like “what exactly is the weather like in Bali right now” :-)

I recommend using forecast sites, they usually show quite clearly for the next week how things will be with rain and cloudy days. In my experience, there are fairly clear forecasts (even hourly ones for the next 24 hours) on the WunderGround and AccuWeather sites. You can even download the application to your phone and watch the forecast for Bali. Ideally, look at the area where you plan to stay (or the closest one), there are slight differences in different parts Bali.

Click for weather forecast

What is the weather like in Bali in a certain month?

January:

Air: 29-32°C | water: 28 °C

January is a wet and rainy month, with the highest chance of rain in Bali. If this is your first trip to southeast asia, then perhaps January is the most best time for Bali. There is a chance to spoil the impression!

How often will it rain? At night (and sometimes in the morning) it will rain almost every day, plus a couple of days a week may be completely overcast and very rainy: when it rains all day with short breaks. On “lucky” days it will most likely rain for 2-3 hours a day. The rains in January are usually heavy, real downpours, when you get soaked to the skin in a minute. And although when there is no rain, everything is sunny and beautiful, but quite often there are cloudy days, even if it does not rain. Blue sky in January is not always :-)

Well, the main disadvantage: there is a lot of garbage in the ocean and on the beach, which is carried away by the rains. I made a separate video about garbage in the ocean, you can watch it. It’s especially bad on the beaches of Kuta, Seminyak, Canggu: (And during the rainy season it’s very hot and stuffy. It feels like a steam room and like 35 degrees of heat in the sun:-) The sun, by the way, is very harsh at this time, don’t forget to use it. You burn in Bali during the rainy season (and not only) even from riding a bike for half an hour with your shoulders or legs uncovered.

If you come for 2 weeks, then you may be lucky and it will rain only at night and maybe a very rainy day or two, or you may be unlucky and completely rainy days will fall on half of your vacation.

February

Air: 29-32°C | water: 28 °C

February according to the rules is last month rainy season. And usually it is not as severe as January, although on the contrary there were years when there was more rain in February. It's the weather and it's unpredictable :-)

Usually the number of days with rain is small, it rains at night or for an hour or two early in the morning (while you are still sleeping), and it is sunny during the day. In February, Bali is quite hot and the air is still humid. If there is no rain, then it is sunny and warm, as befits a tropical summer.

What does a “bad” rainy week in Bali in February look like? It can rain during the day, usually for an hour or two, and then everything dries up and the sun is bright. But the beaches (especially in Kuta) can still be dirty due to the trash that washes up from the ocean.

It is believed that in February there is a slight decline in tourists, so many choose this month. But very big risk rains, I usually advise coming to Bali starting from March-April if the prospect of rain scares you.

March

Air: 29-31°C | water: 29 °C

March in Bali is a border month in terms of weather. It seems that the rainy season is over, but the real “dry” season has not yet begun. The weather this month is very unpredictable. One year March is dry, another year it is slightly rainy. But rains are still rare and there are almost no prolonged rains, as in January-February. Usually for the whole of March there are no more than 5-7 very rainy days (when it rains almost all day long). On other days, sometimes it can rain for half an hour or an hour, and even then not in all areas of Bali, but it is sunny and hot, but still humid. This means that during the sunniest lunchtime it will fry and steam :-) Don’t forget to look for shade and use sunscreen, otherwise you will get sunburned.

It's so warm in March that you won't need anything other than summer clothes - just like in almost the rest of the months of the year. It's eternal summer in Bali :-)

April

Air: 28-30°C | water: 29 °C

April to October is supposedly the dry season in Bali. April in Bali is one of my favorite months. The high season and the bustle around the May holidays have not yet begun, but the rainy season has already ended and it is becoming noticeably drier. The temperature of water and air is almost the same, the water is like fresh milk, it is pleasant to swim and surf. At the same time, it is not as hot and stuffy as during the rainy season months - December, January and February.

The weather in April is very pleasant and if you are coming to Bali for the first time, then any month from April (to the end of October) is an excellent choice for a holiday in Bali. Plus, starting in April, the problem of dirty beaches and the ocean disappears when the garbage is washed away by rain. No rain - no garbage. Another reason in favor of going to Bali during the dry season.

May

Air: 28-30°C | water: 28 °C

May in Bali is a good time to travel to Bali. In May there is no longer any rain, the ocean is warm and pleasant, the air temperature is warm and summery. It is not as humid as the rainy season, so the heat is not as bad to bear. In May it is sunny almost every day, you can swim and sunbathe and truly enjoy the hot tropical weather.

It is thanks to the good weather in Bali in May that this is the high season for Russian tourists; many people come for the May holidays. If you want to avoid the high season and higher prices in Bali, plan for the second half of May, which is even more pleasant in terms of weather than the first half.

June

Air: 27-30°C | water: 27 °C

Starting from June, the real dry season begins in Bali. What does this mean for us? June-August has the most pleasant and coolest weather in Bali. Yes, this is still the tropics and here it is rarely less than 28 degrees – both air and water temperatures. But during this month, daytime breezes begin to kick in, making the hot afternoon weather a little more pleasant. There is no rain this month, every day is sunny, blue sky with almost no clouds and pleasant warm ocean. The ocean in Bali, however, is warm all year round. At night the air temperature gets a little “cooler” - up to 25 degrees :-)

Towards the end of June, the highest season in Bali begins - July and August. So if you want to experience the dry season weather, but don't want to pay high season prices, then June is a great choice.

July – August

Air: 26-28°C | water: 27 °C

July and August in Bali are the most visited months by tourists. Prices for air tickets and accommodation are jumping, but this does not reduce the number of tourists. This is understandable: in my opinion, these months are the most pleasant summer weather to Bali. There is no humidity and stuffiness like the months of the rainy season. The heat is greatly brightened up by the day's easy prizes. The ocean is pleasantly warm and refreshing like summer. In terms of clothing, take with you all light summer clothes.

In general, July and August are the peak dry season in Bali. If you are traveling to Bali for the first time and wondering when the best time is, then July and August are definitely the most pleasant “dry” months in Bali. Every day is sunny, but also the least hot of all other months in Bali.

By the way, if you surf, take a short hydric 1-2mm, many people do without it, but we living in Bali are especially cold in the mornings without a hydric, so it’s better to take it if you have one. In addition, if you ride a bike late at night or at dawn, it is better to have a shirt or a light sweatshirt with you, as it is a little cool. Although experience shows that for those who are new to Asia, it is not cool in Bali even at night. Temperatures in the south of the island rarely fall below 25 degrees.

September

Air: 27-29°C | water: 27 °C

September in Bali is yet another good month in terms of weather and seasons. The crazy flow of tourists in July-August is already subsiding slightly, but the weather is still “dry” without rain and pleasant summer. There is no stifling heat, but there are no summer winds either, so it’s a real warm summer.

The good thing about Bali in September is that there are no longer inflated prices for accommodation and tickets, a little less tourists and more opportunities to explore the island without being stuck in traffic jams :-) I remember that my first trip to Bali was in the second half of September and I I really liked the weather. Compared to Russia, it certainly seemed hot, but subsequent experience of living in Bali proved that it was not the hottest, and not at all as stuffy as it can be during the rainy season in December or January.

October

Air: 27-29°C | water: 27 °C

October in Bali is similar to September, so you can just re-read everything I said above. October is still a dry season, although almost one of its last months.

But still, it is unlikely that there will be rain in October. And even if there are several rainy days in a month, at most they will last a couple of hours at night or at dawn, and the rest of the time there will be sunny weather and a blue, clear sky.

October is a great month to travel to Bali, usually not like this expensive tickets, since this is a relative off-season (although there are enough tourists in Bali in all months).

November

Air: 29°C | water: 28 °C

In Bali, the rainy season begins to slowly begin in November. What does this mean? Although it is unlikely that you should expect rain exactly on November 1, most likely there will be the same clear and sunny weather as in the same November. But gradually it becomes hotter and more humid, because of this humidity the heat during the day is perceived as more stuffy. In November, the rains may be towards the end of the month, when there are rainy nights (but everything dries out by morning) or maybe another day will be cloudy.

But one of the advantages is that this is a real off-season, it’s worth catching. There are a little fewer tourists, but for heat lovers this is the best time. Like fresh milk the ocean, hot weather even at night. You can walk around in a T-shirt and shorts all day long.

But you still need to understand that November in Bali is a month on the border of the dry season and the rainy season. And in fact, this is one of the most unpredictable months for rain. One year it can be quite dry, and then the next year, on the contrary, it is rainy and it is often cloudy or raining several times a week. But still, usually not every day and not all day.

December

Air: 29-20°C | water: 29 °C

And although December in Bali new year holidays- This is another high season in Bali, I still think that this is the worst time to travel here. Besides the fact that everything is expensive and there are a lot of tourists, the weather is pretty stupid and unpredictable. December is the first month of the rainy season, which lasts until February. Don't expect the sun to shine and the sky to be blue your entire trip. There is a very high chance of rain in a day or two.

Rains during wet season in Bali it’s not just a little drizzling rain. These are real tropical showers. And although during the day they usually pass in half an hour to an hour, and then everything dries out instantly, during the rain itself you most likely do not want to be outside - the chance of getting wet to the skin in a couple of minutes is approximately 100%. :-)

You may be lucky in December and there will be few rainy days: for example, they will only fall at night or for an hour or two a day. But it can also be an unlucky December, when the sky is overcast all day and it rains alternately for days. On such days, I usually sit at home, have tea with lemon and don’t go out anywhere. But when you're a tourist, you don't really want to sit at home, right? Again, I don’t want to say that this will happen throughout your entire vacation, but there is a risk that there will be many such days. If this is your first trip to Southeast Asia, you may not want to spoil the experience by visiting during the rainy season. In addition, on New Year's Eve it is also incredibly expensive in Bali.

Another argument not to come to Bali during the rainy season (which means December). Every year in Bali it becomes... Five years ago, the only dirty beach during the rainy season was Kuta. Now they are even so clean and beautiful beaches, like Nusa Dua or Bukit. And it seems to me that every year it will get even worse. If you want to spend every day on the beach, don't come during the rainy season. Otherwise you will hate Bali :-)

Seasons for

You can surf in Bali all year round, but be aware that depending on the season, some surf spots may not be suitable for surfing.

For example, during the rainy season (namely from December to March), surf spots in southwest Bali are not very suitable for surfing: Kuta, Seminyak, Canggu, Prerenan, Balangan, Uluwatu and so on. And Kuta itself at the peak of the rainy season (especially in January-February) is not the most best place for surfing: the beaches become quite dirty as garbage from village rivers washes into the ocean during the rainy season. But during the rainy season, surf spots on the southeastern coast begin to “work”: from Nusa Dua and Greenball and further north - Serangan, Keramas and others.

In the dry season - more precisely from March to November - the most suitable spots for surfing are Kuta, Canggu, and the Bukit Peninsula: Jimbaran, Balangan, Dreamland, etc. - and all the spots on the southwest coast that did not work in winter - Canggu and so on.

The information above is more likely for independent and advanced surfers, since if you are just a learning surfer, sometimes it is better to go to poorly working and off-season spots: the waves there will not be ideal, but there will be an order of magnitude less people and it will be easier for you to surf, since no one will interfere.

The peak surfing season begins in May and lasts until the end of August - beginning of September. At this time, big waves come quite often, there are a lot of tourists in Bali, which also affects the situation on the water: most lineups become very crowded and in order to catch a lot of waves, you will need good skills. In this sense, the rainy season is also more suitable for training, since the size and quality of the waves are more suitable for training.

Surfing lessons in Bali are offered all year round; most often, beginners are taught at surf spots on the beach in Kuta, and intermediate students, depending on the season, are taken on surf trips (special surf trips for half a day or one day) to places where there are currently waves. required size and quality are often Batu Bolong and Serangan.

In Bali, the water is quite warm all year round, but if you come in June-August and do not feel particularly hardened, BaliBlogger advises taking with you a light short wetsuit or a wetsuit (even a thin 2mm thick one is enough), since in the summer the water seems a little cool, if you spend 2 hours or more in it. However, many people continue to ride at this time without any wetsuits.

High season in Bali: when to expect the best big flow tourists?

In Bali, there are two main peaks in the influx of tourists - the Christmas and New Year holidays (that is, the period from mid-December to mid-January) and July-August. At this time, ticket prices rise, prices for hotels/villas in Bali rise, and there are a lot of cars and scooters on the roads. In general, a real sell-out. And of course, we must not forget about the May holidays, when large number Russian tourists flock to various resorts, including Bali.

So if you come to Bali during high season, don't wait low prices for tickets and accommodation, and if you go, prepare for the fact that there will be many other students besides you.

If you don’t like noisy streams of tourists and prefer a slightly quieter time, then choose the off-season in Bali: March-April or October-November. These are very pleasant months in terms of weather and not so “crazy” in terms of crowds of tourists and prices for tourist services.

Video about the rainy season in Bali:

Climatic conditions are the reason why two seasons dominate here - rainy and dry. Each of them has its own characteristics, so they must be considered separately. Read below about when is the best time to fly to Bali, what time of year and where is the best place to book a hotel.

Summer reigns here all year round, and winter is replaced by the rainy season. The average daytime temperature is +30.+34, and the night temperature is +23.+25. It is distributed unevenly throughout Bali. This is explained mountainous terrain islands. Water temperature - +28 degrees.

Precipitation also occurs in different sizes in Bali. In high mountain regions their number is higher, as the mountains prevent the passage of clouds. Rain falls in the south and west of the island 150 days a year, and in the north - from 50 to 80.

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Dry season in Bali

If we talk about when is the best time to relax on the island, and tourist season to Bali, it’s better to come here from April to end of October. During this period there is no rain and humidity is low. You can go on an excursion or hike to one of the volcanoes with complete peace of mind. This is a good time to laze on the beach.

Bali Island.

This is high season in Bali, so hotels and beaches can be busy with tourists. You should make hotel reservations in advance. That's why prices for tours are rising. If you have a modest budget, then it is better to choose months - May or June. This is the beginning of the season, so a holiday in Bali will not cost a very large amount.

Surf season is underway in Bali from July to August. Monsoons form good waves, so doing this water sport is great during this time. These months are also ideal for diving or water skiing. Do you want to go to one of the volcanoes? In July or August you can do it.

Speaking about when is the season for a beach holiday in Bali by month, we must not forget about September and October. A number of holidays on the island take place during these months. Surfing competitions take place in Kuta. They are also suitable for diving.

Rainy season

In this section we will talk about the rainy season in Bali by month. It lasts all winter, early spring and late autumn. Most precipitation falls in winter.

The blowing monsoons cause storms at sea, and the rains will not allow you to fully enjoy sightseeing tours or hikes around the island.

Rainy season on the island. Bali.

This period has its advantages. One of them is that you won't see many tourists here, and the second is that the price of tours to Bali is much lower than during the tourist season.

One of the disadvantages of the rainy season is high humidity. Combined with the heat, it is very difficult to bear. In November it is not so unbearable, since it is transition period. It's raining only a couple of hours a day, so you can enjoy the rest of the time in peace bright sun on the beach.

From December to February The weather here is damp but warm. Professional surfers love to visit the island during these months, as the waves are quite high. In March locals celebrate their New Year, so it is interesting to come to Bali during this period.

Conclusion

When is the season to fly to Bali? From late spring to late autumn is a great period to enjoy a holiday on this island. The downside is that tours are expensive, so you need to book them 2-3 months before departure. The rainy season lasts in late autumn, winter and early spring, during which rain is very frequent. Its advantage is the cheap prices for accommodation and excursions in Bali.

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Today we will talk about what is available on this island during the low season.

When does it start

Experienced tourists are well acquainted with the weather in tropical countries and know that in the eastern south there is no winter, spring, summer or autumn, but only a dry season and a rainy season. It’s not hard to guess that trips during the hot season (for example, in October) will cost more than during bad weather. But even then you can enjoy your vacation, saving, by the way, money on the tour.

The wet season begins in November and... Sometimes he can, but this is rare. As a rule, he doesn’t stop by often in the first month of spring. Usually the rain pours in the evening, and in the morning the sun begins to shine, which with its rays quickly dries up the atrocities of the downpour.

The average air temperature is 29 – 33 degrees Celsius. But humidity can reach 93 – 96%. This impossible combination indicates that you have reached the equator.

More details about weather conditions in Bali see below:

Month	Daytime temperature, degrees Celsius	Temperature at night, in degrees Celsius	Water temperature, degrees Celsius	Amount of precipitation, in millimeters	Number of rainy days
January	32 – 34	23 – 25	28 – 30	340 – 350	28
February	32 – 34	23 – 25	28 – 30	270 – 280	20
March	33 – 35	23 – 25	27 – 29	230 – 240	21
April	33 – 35	24 – 26	27 – 29	85 – 90	8
May	32 – 34	23 – 25	27 – 29	90 – 95	7
June	30 – 32	23 – 25	27 – 29	50 – 57	5
July	32 – 34	22 – 24	26 – 28	50 – 60	3
August	29 – 31	22 – 24	26 – 28	20 – 30	3
September	30 – 33	22 – 24	26 – 28	45 – 50	7
October	33 – 35	23 – 25	26 – 28	60 – 65	13
November	32 – 34	23 – 25	26 – 28	170 – 180	17
December	32 – 34	23 – 25	27 – 29	275 – 285	21

Is the rainy season dangerous?

Why does a terrible picture of electrified lightning, which tears dark purple clouds in two, and torrential rain, which floods houses and drowns cities at breakneck speed, immediately emerge in the minds of tourists? Yes, this happens too. But this is a rare occurrence. Usually the rains are short-lived, although heavy, they fall more often at night, and sometimes they don’t appear at all for a whole day.

There is no need to be afraid of the monsoon season. Some fans of horror stories, of course, scare novice tourists big waves, strong winds and an increased risk of contracting the virus. But, in principle, these months do not pose any threat. On the contrary, Bali transforms and puts on a lush green dress made of herbs and flowers.

What to do in Bali during the rains

What a bliss it is to change the gloomy winter climate of Russia to bright sunshine and turquoise skies, isn’t it? Not only you think so, but also tourists whose vacation falls in the winter. But, unfortunately, there is a huge risk of carrying out everything free time, sitting in a cramped hotel room and watching the heavy drops of rain.

But Bali would not be the heart of the Malay Archipelago if it did not attract tourists with other goodies. So, a list of things that need to be done while staying on the island during the rainy season:

Enjoy a swim in the coastal waters

The ocean water is quite warm at this time of year. And since the rain may not appear for the whole day, it is worth taking the opportunity to dive into the depths of the sea.

Go surfing

– this is a fascinating sight and indescribable emotions! However, take note: before catching a wave, go to a surf school. There they will better explain to you what wave change is and why it is dangerous.

Enjoy the lush greenery and diversity of the island's fauna

After the hot season in Bali, everyone is truly blissful, reveling in the moisture. Plants, having blossomed their soft lilac and bright scarlet flower petals, absorb every grain of healing water, and forest inhabitants often come out onto the roads to look at the reborn world. For naturalists, the rainy season in Bali is a real paradise.

It won't hurt to buy a ticket to the zoo. The program at this time is no different from the dry season. Even a little better - animals are now more open to visitors. Just don't forget to take an umbrella with you - it might come in handy.

Spend the evening - the second one in a cozy cafe

When the rain started to pour in earnest, ideal option will be a light snack in a comfortable environment. Take your friends by the arm and enjoy some delicious food Japanese cuisine, say, in the Rioshi cafe. The prices there are quite affordable, and the atmosphere of live, soulful music will only complement the established harmony.

Have fun with friends

If you decide to travel around the island with a group and rent a villa, you can arrange an evening of conversation or a small party by the pool. Board games and no one has yet canceled watching movies together.

And although you will no longer see a full-fledged beach holiday in Bali, you can watch the raging elements from afar - in the entertainment centers of Kuta. Towards evening, you can often meet tipsy, cheerful people here, and spending time with them can be quite funny.

Visit Ubud

Ubud is a complex of villages in the heart of the mountainous jungle. It's far from the sea. All around are spreading trees and diamond-colored vines. And only in the distance are traces of man visible - wide rice fields. However, only here you can fully experience Balinese life and try yourself as a test subject under the sensitive hand of a massage therapist. Many people fall in love with this area at first sight and stay here forever.

If you prefer to spend your holiday in silence and solitude, then go to the Monkey Forest. There are few tourists here, but there are more than enough monkeys. You can feed them, you can play with them, you can watch them. The dense thickets of the jungle will protect you from the annoying rain if it suddenly starts.

Try Balinese seafood

To fully understand how people live on the island, you need to go to the fish market. Of course, not only fish is sold there, but also other seafood - squid, lobster, lobsters, shrimp, octopus, crabs and many others. You can eat all this in some restaurant, but it won’t be the same...

Go shopping

Prices in Bali are generally lower than in Russia, but the quality is not inferior. If, then implementing this point will not be difficult at all. However, if you like extreme sports, then it’s better to ride under open air. The rains here are not cold, so there is no risk of catching a cold.

- from branded clothing, leather wallets and luxury perfumes to food, souvenirs and surfing equipment. If you're lucky, you might even get a discount day.

Walk around the island's sights

Rains at night do not interfere with studying cultural heritage Bali during the day. How many famous temples, abandoned places and interesting farms can be found on this small piece of land.

We recommend visiting the Batur volcano. This is a unique dormant volcano that gave birth to another, only now active one. Since its existence, the new recruit has already erupted three times. A lake of the same name was also formed here, the depth of which does not increase during the monsoon period. Legend has it that the gods of the mountains contribute to this.

If you still think that in winter the weather in Bali becomes unsuitable for excursions and travel, then we hope we have proven you wrong. The Island of a Thousand Temples is a truly unique place that every self-respecting traveler must visit.