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Bali in October: weather, crowds, prices and what to know
October closes the dry season. It still rains little, but heat and humidity climb at the end of the month, heralding the first rains of November. Crowds are moderate, with peaks during the Australian holidays in early October and the French All Saints holidays (Toussaint) at the end of the month. In Ubud, the writers and readers festival is generally held in October.
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- By Kylian Dev
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The month at a glance
- Temperatures: 31.0 °C average high, 27.6 °C mean, 24.6 °C average low (1991–2020 normals, Ngurah Rai airport).
- Rain: 67.9 mm on average over the month, spread over 4.8 rainy days.
- Crowds: moderate, with peaks in early October (Australian holidays) and at the end of the month (French All Saints holidays).
- Verdict: the best month for diving and the sea at the end of the dry season, at average prices; a little heavy at the end of the month.
Should you come to Bali in October? Yes: it is still the dry season, with 67.9 mm of rain over 4.8 days on average and 31.0 °C in the afternoon. The sea stays fine and the crowds moderate. The air becomes heavier at the end of the month, with the first storms heralding the rainy season.
October is an end-of-season month: the weather stays fine, but the island is getting ready for the rains. For most plans, it is still a very good time. Our best time to visit Bali guide places October in the year.
October weather, in figures
October receives on average 67.9 mm of rain over 4.8 days at the airport, a little more than in September. Temperatures climb: 31.0 °C in the afternoon, 24.6 °C at night. Sunshine is not published for this month.
| Normal | September | October (this month) | November |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 30.0 °C | 31.0 °C | 31.6 °C |
| Mean temperature | 26.7 °C | 27.6 °C | 28.1 °C |
| Average low | 23.8 °C | 24.6 °C | 25.3 °C |
| Rain | 40.7 mm | 67.9 mm | 149.4 mm |
| Rainy days | 2.8 | 4.8 | 10.3 |
| Sunshine | not published | not published | not published |
The first half of the month resembles September: dry days, clear skies. The second becomes hotter and more humid, with clouds building up in the afternoon and sometimes a first storm at the end of the day, especially in Ubud and on the highlands. Mornings generally stay clear.
September received 40.7 mm over 2.8 days; November goes up to 149.4 mm over 10.3 days, with 31.6 °C in the afternoon, the highest average high of the year. October is the turning point.
| Month | High °C | Rain mm | Days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January: Bali in January | 30.9 | 388.4 | 18.8 | Rainy |
| February: Bali in February | 30.9 | 298.7 | 16.5 | Rainy |
| March: Bali in March | 31.0 | 213.9 | 13.3 | Transition |
| April: Bali in April | 31.0 | 114.5 | 8.8 | Compromise |
| May: Bali in May | 30.5 | 72.8 | 6.5 | Balanced |
| June: Bali in June | 29.8 | 50.8 | 4.7 | Dry |
| July: Bali in July | 29.0 | 29.7 | 3.3 | Crowded |
| August: Bali in August | 29.1 | 16.1 | 1.9 | Crowded |
| September: Bali in September | 30.0 | 40.7 | 2.8 | Dry |
| OctoberThis page | 31.0 | 67.9 | 4.8 | Favorable |
| November: Bali in November | 31.6 | 149.4 | 10.3 | Transition |
| December: Bali in December | 30.8 | 299.3 | 15.9 | Rainy |
What October changes on the ground
The sea is generally calm and clear, especially on the east coast. The west coast surf stays good, with more variable conditions at the end of the month. The rice fields turn green again in some valleys. Hikes are still good, waterfalls at their lowest before the rains.
- Swimming: good conditions on most coasts; Sanur and Amed are the calmest.
- Snorkeling and diving: good visibility in Amed and Tulamben; in Nusa Penida, the water warms up and the period often cited for sunfish comes to an end.
- Surf: the season is still active on the Bukit and in Canggu, with more variable winds at the end of the month.
- Rice fields: depending on the subak, young plants and flooded plots before the rainy season, resting fields elsewhere.
- Hikes: Batur and Agung remain doable; better to aim for the first half of the month for Agung.
- Roads and waterfalls: dry roads, dense traffic in the south. Waterfalls at their lowest flow of the year.
Crowds and prices in October
October is an in-between month: prices in the middle of the annual range and moderate visitor numbers. Two peaks: early October, with the end of the Australian school holidays, and the end of the month, when the French All Saints holidays begin.
Outside these two periods, accommodation is easy to find, even in Canggu and Uluwatu. During the All Saints holidays, family places are booked a few weeks in advance. Orders of magnitude by profile are in the Bali travel budget guide; the budget calculator lets you cost your stay.
October events
The Ubud Writers & Readers Festival, created in 2004, is generally held in October, sometimes running into the first days of November: talks, readings and concerts. Galungan and Kuningan fall in October in some years, according to the Balinese calendar.
The festival dates are announced each year by its organizers; Ubud is then livelier and more in demand. Temple and village ceremonies continue as they do all year; the customs are in Balinese temples and culture.
What to do in Bali in October
October lends itself to the sea and the coast: surf and sunsets in Canggu, diving and snorkeling in Amed, the Lake Bratan temples early in the morning, talks at the Ubud festival. Keep physical activities for the morning at the end of the month.
- Canggu: surf for all levels, black sand beaches, sunsets on the west coast. See Canggu.
- Amed: snorkeling from the beach and diving on the Tulamben wreck, on a generally calm sea. See Amed.
- Lake Bratan: the Ulun Danu Bratan temple early in the morning, when the mist lifts.
- Ubud: a day at the writers festival if your dates coincide, rice fields at dawn.
Who October is the right month for
October suits divers, surfers, couples and families during the All Saints holidays. It suits hikers aiming for Agung at the end of the month and travelers who cope poorly with humid heat a little less well.
Families
The French All Saints holidays fall at the end of the month, with weather that is still fine. Sanur and Amed offer a calm sea.
Surfers
Still the season for the west coast and the Bukit, with more changeable conditions at the end of the month.
Divers
A good month for Amed and Tulamben, often calm sea. Nusa Penida stays in good condition.
Hikers
Batur and Sidemen without difficulty; Agung preferably at the start of the month.
Small budgets
Average prices outside the All Saints holidays. The homestays of Amed remain among the cheapest on the island.
Honeymoon
A good month to combine coast and interior, provided you like heat at the end of the month.
The 7-day itinerary is enough for a first glimpse. To arrive directly on the west coast, see airport → Canggu, and the packing list for a trip at the end of the dry season.
Frequently asked questions
Should you come to Bali in October?
Yes. October stays in the dry season, with a fine sea and moderate crowds. The end of the month is hotter and more humid, with the first storms.
What is the weather like in Bali in October?
Hot and still dry: 31.0 °C average high, 24.6 °C average low, 67.9 mm of rain over 4.8 days on average at the airport.
Is October the rainy season in Bali?
No, October is the end of the dry season. The first storms can arrive at the end of the month; the rainy season generally begins in November.
Is Bali busy during the French All Saints holidays?
Demand rises, especially in family places in the south and in Ubud, without reaching the level of July and August. Book a few weeks in advance.
Where to stay in Bali in October?
Canggu for surfing and the west coast, Amed for diving and calm, Ubud for culture and the writers festival.
Sources
Figures and rules checked on October 17, 2026 against the sources below. Entry rules and fees change: always check them on the official websites before you leave.
