Climate Overview
Bali has a tropical climate with steady 29–31°C highs year-round and humidity stuck at 82–88%. The monsoon floods Dec–Feb (330–385mm/month) while Jul–Aug stay bone-dry (37–55mm) — the clear dry season is peak visitor weather for beaches, rice-terrace hikes, and temple days.
Monthly Climate
Temperature range, rainfall, and humidity by month
Monthly Data
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30.1° | 24.6° | 528mm | 88% |
| Feb | 31.2° | 25.3° | 480mm | 84% |
| Mar | 31.4° | 25.4° | 261mm | 83% |
| Apr | 31.2° | 24.6° | 173mm | 76% |
| May | 31° | 25.5° | 136mm | 84% |
| Jun | 29.8° | 25.3° | 135mm | 81% |
| Jul | 29.1° | 24.3° | 99mm | 82% |
| Aug | 29.6° | 24.5° | 7mm | 80% |
| Sep | 30° | 24.5° | 249mm | 83% |
| Oct | 31.5° | 25.5° | 171mm | 85% |
| Nov | 31.2° | 25.5° | 181mm | 82% |
| Dec | 31.5° | 25.8° | 405mm | 79% |
When to Visit
Experiences to seek out and peak periods to plan around
Experiences & Highlights
Driest months of the year (under 60mm rainfall) with steady offshore winds feeding the Bukit Peninsula reef breaks at Uluwatu and Padang Padang.
Shoulder-season walks through the Ubud terraces as the monsoon winds down; humidity eases to ~84% and afternoons stay below 30°C.
Month-long Pesta Kesenian Bali at the Art Centre in Denpasar, with nightly gamelan, legong dance, and craft markets coinciding with the dry season.
Pre-dawn climb to the 1717m caldera rim for clear sunrise views over Lake Batur; dry-season skies and cool 24°C starts make the ascent comfortable.
Peak Periods & Travel Advisories
Island-wide shutdown: airport closed 24h, streets empty, guests confined to hotels. Ogoh-ogoh parades run the night before. Book flights to avoid the blackout window.
Ten-day celebration with penjor bamboo poles lining every street and village ceremonies peaking on Kuningan; many local staff are off and temple sites are crowded.
European and Australian summer holidays collide with the island's driest months; Seminyak and Canggu room rates climb 40–70% and Uluwatu day-trips book out weeks ahead.
Peak wet season (monthly rainfall 370–390mm) but resort occupancy hits its annual high for New Year's; expect doubled rates in Nusa Dua and Ubud.
Official Resources
Government portals and tourism boards for Bali, Indonesia