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When to go to Bali: the 12 months compared
For most trips, May, June and September combine dry weather and reasonable crowds. The dry season runs from April to October, the rains from November to March. Choose your plan: the table highlights the months that suit it best.
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Tick one or more plans to highlight the months that suit them.
| Month | Rain | Crowds | Prices | Event | Editorial assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January: the Bali in January page | Heavy | Moderate | Medium | Rainy season, back to calm after the holidays | Very green island, frequent showers. Good for Ubud and the rice fields, less so for the sea. |
| February: the Bali in February page | Heavy | Quiet | Low | Rainy season | The quietest month for visitor numbers. Plan flexible days. |
| March: the Bali in March page | Moderate | Quiet | Low | Nyepi, early March 2027, official date to be confirmed | End of the rains. Check the date of Nyepi: 24 h with no flights and no travel. |
| April: the Bali in April page | Moderate | Moderate | Medium | Start of the dry season | Still green, already drier. One of the best compromises of the year. |
| May: the Bali in May page | Low | Moderate | Medium | Dry season | Dry weather, reasonable crowds. The month the editors recommend most often. |
| June: the Bali in June page | Low | Moderate | Medium | Dry season | Dry and still affordable before the European summer holidays. |
| July: the Bali in July page | Low | Heavy | High | High season, European summer holidays | The best weather and the most people. Book accommodation and drivers early. |
| August: the Bali in August page | Low | Heavy | High | High season, European summer holidays | Like July: dry, full, expensive. The east and the north stay quieter. |
| September: the Bali in September page | Low | Moderate | Medium | Dry season, after the summer holidays | Dry, the crowds thin out. An excellent month to combine everything. |
| October: the Bali in October page | Moderate | Moderate | Medium | End of the dry season | Still fine, hotter and more humid at the end of the month. |
| November: the Bali in November page | Moderate | Quiet | Low | Start of the rainy season | First rains, often late in the day. Prices going down. |
| December: the Bali in December page | Heavy | Heavy | High | Year-end holidays, heavy crowds | Rain and crowds at the same time around Christmas and New Year. Book very early. |
How to read the result
- The rain, crowd and price levels are editorial assessments, not weather measurements or price surveys.
- They describe a general trend: the south, Ubud and the north have very different microclimates.
- A highlighted month suits every plan you ticked and excels for at least one of them.
- Nyepi falls in early March 2027, official date to be confirmed: the airport and the roads stop for 24 h.
- Galungan and Kuningan come round with the 210-day Balinese calendar: check their dates for the year of your trip.
To go further, read the guide when to go to Bali.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to go to Bali?
May, June and September are the best compromise: dry season, moderate crowds and prices. July and August have the same weather, with far more people.
Can you go to Bali in the rainy season?
Yes. The rain often falls late in the day, the island is very green and less busy, except at Christmas. The sea is rougher and the trails more slippery.
Are the levels in the table measurements?
No. They are editorial assessments that sum up a trend. For a specific plan, cross-check them with the forecasts as your departure approaches.
Should you avoid Nyepi?
Not necessarily, but you have to plan for it: for 24 h, no flights and no travel, you stay at your hotel. Do not book an arrival or a departure that day.
