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Best Time to Visit Bali

Dry season, crowds, prices and surf — a month-by-month guide to the best time to visit Bali from One World Travels & Tours, then we tailor your trip.

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Dry seasonApr – Oct
Wet seasonNov – Mar
PeakJul–Aug & Dec
QuietestFeb & Nov
Flight time~17h one-stop
VerdictApril to October
The short answer

The best time to visit Bali is April to October

Bali’s dry season, April to October, is the best time — sunny days, lower humidity and ideal beach and island-hopping conditions. May, June and September are the sweet spot: great weather without the July–August and Christmas peak crowds. The wet season (November to March) still has plenty of sunshine between tropical downpours, plus lower prices and lush green rice terraces.

At a glance

Bali through the year

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Dry season, best (Apr–Oct)Peak crowds (Jul–Aug, Dec)Wet season (Nov–Mar)
Month by month

When to go to Bali, month by month

JanuaryWet

Warm and lush with tropical showers; lower prices and quiet beaches.

FebruaryWet

One of the quietest months — green, humid and great value between the rain.

MarchWet

The wet season winds down; Nyepi (Day of Silence) usually falls this month.

AprilDry

The dry season begins — sunny, fresh and lovely, before the crowds arrive.

MayDry

A sweet-spot month: reliably dry, comfortable and not yet peak-busy.

JuneDry

Beautiful dry weather; excellent for beaches, Ubud and the Nusa islands.

JulyPeak

Peak season — the driest, busiest and priciest time. Book well ahead.

AugustPeak

Peak crowds continue; superb weather but reserve villas and tours early.

SeptemberDry

Arguably the best month — dry, sunny and quieter after the summer peak.

OctoberDry

Still mostly dry and pleasant as the shoulder season begins.

NovemberWet

The wet season returns with showers; quiet, green and good value.

DecemberPeak

Wet but festive — Christmas and New Year bring a short crowd-and-price spike.

Match it to your trip

Best time for…

Best for beaches & islands

May, June and September — dry, sunny and ideal for Nusa Penida and the south coast, minus the peak crowds.

Best for honeymoons

April to October for reliable sunshine; May, June and September are the most romantic and least busy.

Best value

November to March — wet-season prices and lush scenery, with sunshine between showers.

Best for surfers

Dry season (Apr–Oct) for the famous Bukit peninsula breaks like Uluwatu and Padang Padang.

Best for families

July and August school holidays for guaranteed dry weather — book flights and villas early.

When to think twice

January and February are the wettest — still fine, but expect more rain.

Time it with

Festivals & events worth planning around

  • Nyepi (Day of Silence) — March — Balinese New Year; the island pauses
  • Galungan & Kuningan — Varies — colourful island-wide celebrations
  • Bali Arts Festival — Jun–Jul — Denpasar
  • Bali Spirit Festival — Spring — Ubud yoga & music

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There is a great time to be in Bali most of the year — we just tailor the balance of beaches, Ubud and islands to your season. Tell us when you can travel and we will build it around the best weather.

Good to know

Best time to visit Bali: FAQs

What is the best month to visit Bali?

May, June and September — dry, sunny and comfortable, without the July–August and Christmas peak crowds and prices.

When is the rainy season in Bali?

Roughly November to March. It rarely rains all day — expect sunshine between tropical downpours, lower prices and green rice terraces.

When is the cheapest time to visit Bali?

The wet season (November to March), especially February, has the lowest prices and quietest beaches.

Is Bali good in July and August?

Yes — it is the driest, sunniest time, which is why it is peak season. Book villas, flights and tours well ahead.

Can you plan my Bali trip around the weather?

Absolutely — tell us your dates and we will tailor the route (beaches, Ubud, islands) to the best conditions and price it for you.

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Send us when you can travel and your budget, and we will tailor the perfect itinerary around the best weather. No obligation, no pressure.

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Seasonal guidance is indicative; weather varies year to year. Tailor-made by One World Travels & Tours (OWT Group Ltd).