Best Time to Visit Indonesia
May to September (dry season)
Quick Answer
Best Overall
May to September (dry season)
Peak Season
July–August
Shoulder Season
April–May, September–October
Cheapest Period
November to March (wet season)
Weather Varies By Region
Indonesia is large enough that no single "best time" applies everywhere. Here's how the timing changes region by region.
Bali & Lombok
Apr–OctDry season; November–March brings humid afternoon downpours, usually short but occasionally heavy.
Java (Yogyakarta, Borobudur)
May–SepSimilar dry-season logic to Bali, wetter October–April.
Raja Ampat & the eastern islands (diving)
Oct–AprRuns opposite to Bali's dry season — calmer seas and clearer visibility for diving fall outside Bali's own peak months.
Komodo Island
Apr–Jun, Sep–OctCalmest seas for boat trips; avoid the peak wet months of January–March.
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 Bali (Denpasar) (used here as a representative reference point — see regional notes above for other areas).
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C / 88°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 / 88°F | 24°C / 75°F | 75mm | Peak |
| June | 30°C / 86°F | 24°C / 75°F | 70mm | Peak |
| July | 29°C / 84°F | 24°C / 75°F | 50mm | Peak |
| August | 29°C / 84°F | 23°C / 73°F | 15mm | Peak |
| September | 30°C / 86°F | 24°C / 75°F | 40mm | Peak |
| October | 31°C / 88°F | 24°C / 75°F | 90mm | Shoulder |
| November | 32°C / 90°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 with low humidity relative to the wet season, minimal rain especially June–August
Good For
Wet season (Nov–Mar)
Hot and humid, frequent but often short heavy downpours, especially December–February
Good For
Best Time to Visit For...
Bali beaches & surfing
May–SeptemberDriest, sunniest stretch with the most reliable surf conditions.
Raja Ampat diving
October–AprilThe opposite pattern to Bali, due to different monsoon exposure in the eastern islands.
Komodo Island boat trips
April–June, September–OctoberCalmest seas; avoid the peak wet months of January–March.
Budget travel
November–MarchNoticeably lower Bali villa and flight prices.
Cheapest Time to Visit
November–March (wet season) brings noticeably lower Bali villa and flight prices; rain is usually a heavy-but-brief afternoon event rather than an all-day washout, and this is actually the better window for Raja Ampat diving.
Busiest Time to Visit
July–August and the Christmas/New Year weeks are Bali's busiest and most expensive stretches — book Ubud, Seminyak, or Uluwatu accommodation well ahead.
Weather vs. Price Trade-off
April and September–October sit right at the edges of Bali's dry season — nearly as reliable as the July–August peak, at meaningfully lower prices and thinner crowds at the main temples and beaches.
Travel Budget
Statistical Estimate· TravelGuidesFinder Cost Index(Derived from seasonal cost modeling; actual on-the-ground prices may vary.)Budget Traveler
$32/day
Mid-Range Traveler
$75/day
Luxury Traveler
$210/day
How to Get There
Ngurah Rai International (DPS) in Bali and Soekarno-Hatta (CGK) in Jakarta are the main gateways; domestic flights or ferries connect to Lombok, Komodo (via Labuan Bajo), and the eastern islands.
How Long to Stay
7–10 days covers Bali comfortably. 2–3 weeks allows Bali, Java (Borobudur/Yogyakarta), and a boat trip to Komodo.
Sample Itineraries
What to Pack, By Season
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time to visit Bali?
May–September, the dry season — though divers headed to Raja Ampat in the eastern islands should consider October–April instead.
Is Bali's rainy season a bad time to visit?
Not necessarily — rain is usually a short, heavy afternoon downpour rather than an all-day washout, and prices and crowds are much lower.
When is the best time to visit Komodo Island?
April–June and September–October, avoiding the peak wet months of January–March when seas are roughest.
Last verified: 2026-09-19 · Climate figures are 30-year averages and will not match any single trip exactly.