Best Time to Visit Bali
April to October (dry season), with August the driest and sunniest month
Quick Answer
Best Overall
April to October (dry season), with August the driest and sunniest month
Peak Season
July–August (driest, most popular, coincides with European summer holidays)
Shoulder Season
April–June, September–October
Cheapest Period
December–March (wet season, heaviest rain and humidity)
Weather Varies By Region
Bali is large enough that no single "best time" applies everywhere. Here's how the timing changes region by region.
South Bali (Denpasar, Seminyak, Ubud, Kuta)
Apr–OctThe driest part of the island and home to most resorts and rice-terrace scenery; rainfall is heaviest December-February.
Mount Batur & the volcanic highlands
Apr–Oct (clearer sunrise-trek visibility)Higher elevation brings cooler temperatures and clearer skies in the dry season — a major factor for the popular pre-dawn Mount Batur summit trek, which is far more likely to be clouded out during the wet season.
Month-by-Month Weather
Catalog Data· Climate normals, see sources below(Verified taxonomy records from the TravelGuidesFinder destination catalog.)Average high/low temperatures and rainfall for Denpasar (used here as a representative reference point — see regional notes above for other areas).
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C / 87°F | 25°C / 77°F | 350mm | Low |
| February | 31°C / 88°F | 25°C / 77°F | 280mm | Low |
| March | 31°C / 88°F | 25°C / 77°F | 215mm | Low |
| April | 31°C / 88°F | 25°C / 77°F | 90mm | Shoulder |
| May | 31°C / 87°F | 25°C / 76°F | 75mm | Shoulder |
| June | 30°C / 86°F | 24°C / 75°F | 70mm | Shoulder |
| July | 29°C / 85°F | 24°C / 75°F | 50mm | Peak |
| August | 29°C / 85°F | 24°C / 74°F | 15mm | Peak |
| September | 30°C / 86°F | 24°C / 74°F | 40mm | Shoulder |
| October | 31°C / 88°F | 24°C / 76°F | 90mm | Shoulder |
| November | 32°C / 89°F | 25°C / 77°F | 150mm | Low |
| December | 31°C / 88°F | 25°C / 77°F | 290mm | Low |
Season-by-Season Guide
Dry season (Apr–Oct)
Sunny and low humidity, driest in August (15mm)
Good For
Wet season (Nov–Mar)
Hot and humid with heavy, often daily downpours, especially December-February (280-350mm)
Good For
Shoulder (transition around Apr, Oct)
Transitional, generally still favorable
Good For
Best Time to Visit For...
Ubud rice terraces & temples
April–OctoberBest light and driest trails during the dry season.
Mount Batur sunrise trek
April–OctoberDry-season skies give the clearest sunrise views from the summit; wet-season cloud cover frequently obscures it.
Surfing
April–October for consistent dry-season conditions; some breaks peak in the wet seasonBali's surf season varies by break — check specific spots (Uluwatu vs Canggu) for their own swell patterns.
Budget travel
December–MarchLower prices outside the December holiday spike, at the cost of heavy, near-daily rain.
Cheapest Time to Visit
January through March brings the lowest prices outside the December holiday spike, though this is also Bali's wettest stretch, with 215-350mm of rain monthly.
Busiest Time to Visit
July-August is the busiest and most expensive window, driven by both the driest weather of the year and European summer holidays.
Weather vs. Price Trade-off
April-June and September-October offer close to peak-season weather at meaningfully lower prices and thinner crowds than July-August.
How to Get There
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) in Denpasar is the main gateway; most of south Bali's resorts, Ubud and the Mount Batur trailhead are within 1-2 hours by road.
How Long to Stay
7-10 days covers south Bali (beaches, Ubud) and a Mount Batur sunrise trek comfortably.
Sample Itineraries
What to Pack, By Season
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time to visit Bali?
April to October, the dry season, with August the driest and sunniest month; July-August is also the busiest and most expensive.
Is Bali worth visiting in the wet season?
Yes, with the right expectations — rain typically comes as heavy but shorter downpours rather than constant rain, prices are lower, and the rice terraces are at their most lush; December-February is the wettest stretch.
When is the best time to trek Mount Batur?
April to October — the dry season gives the clearest sunrise views from the summit, while wet-season cloud cover frequently obscures it entirely.
Last verified: 2026-09-20 · Climate figures are 30-year averages and will not match any single trip exactly.