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Bali in April
What April is really like in Bali: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Bali. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. The start of the dry season, with green landscapes, calmer seas and fewer visitors than mid-year.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the warmest month in Bali: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with March (31°C (88°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:22
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:17
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Wet season (November–March). Hot and humid with heavy afternoon or overnight downpours, rough seas on the west coast and rubbish on some beaches, but lush scenery and lower prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Easter holidays bring Australian visitors (March or April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Palace · Karangasem
Tirta Gangga
Built in 1946 for the Raja of Karangasem, this water palace has ornamental ponds, stepping stones among koi carp, fountains and spring-fed bathing pools surrounded by rice terraces in East Bali.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Photo spot
- Architecture
- History
Museum · Denpasar
Bali Museum
Combine it with Badung Market and Jagatnatha Temple, both a short walk away.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
Theme park · Kuta
Waterbom Bali
A water park in tropical gardens in Kuta with slides from gentle family rides to near-vertical drops, a lazy river and a separate children's play area with smaller slides.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Active
Palace · Ubud
Ubud Palace and evening dance
Buy tickets from the sellers at the gate during the day and arrive early for a front-row seat.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- After dark
- History
- Art
- Couples
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Bali.
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 24°C and 8 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Bali?
It is one of the best months to visit Bali. The start of the dry season, with green landscapes, calmer seas and fewer visitors than mid-year.
+How warm is Bali in April?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bali in April?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.