Season guide · Bali · Indonesia
Bali in the dry season
April–October: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
Sunny days, lower humidity and cooler nights, with the best conditions for trekking, diving and the west-coast surf; July and August are the busiest. Expect highs up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F), with about 37 rainy days across April–October. April–June and September–October are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- April–October
- Temperatures
- 23°C (73°F) to 32°C (90°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 37
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in the dry season
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 32°C (90°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 8 | 11.9 h | 3/5 |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 6 | 11.7 h | 3/5 |
| June | 30°C (86°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 5 | 11.6 h | 4/5 |
| July | 30°C (86°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 | 11.7 h | 5/5 |
| August | 30°C (86°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 | 11.8 h | 5/5 |
| September | 31°C (88°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 | 12.1 h | 4/5 |
| October | 32°C (90°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 7 | 12.3 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 31°C (88°F) against a yearly 31°C (88°F), and 37 of the year's roughly 109 rainy days fall in these 7 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in the dry season
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- April: Easter holidays bring Australian visitors (March or April)
- June: Bali Arts Festival — month-long programme of dance, music and parades in Denpasar (usually mid-June to mid-July)
- July: Bali Kite Festival at Padang Galak beach near Sanur (usually July or August)
- August: Indonesian Independence Day celebrations and village games (17 August)
- October: Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (usually October)
Make the most of the weather
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Religious site · Uluwatu
Uluwatu Temple and Kecak dance
Pura Luhur Uluwatu, one of Bali's six key directional temples, stands on a cliff about 70 metres above the Indian Ocean at the island's south-western tip.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
- History
Religious site · Tabanan
Tanah Lot
Arrive mid-afternoon to see it at low tide and stay for sunset from the cliff-top cafés.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Views
- Photo spot
- Kids
Nature · Ubud
Tegallalang Rice Terraces
About 20 minutes north of Ubud, Tegallalang's terraces step down a palm-fringed valley.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Nature
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Nature · Ubud
Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
Bring no food or loose items, avoid eye contact with the monkeys and keep children close; seek medical advice after any bite or scratch.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Nature
- Iconic
- Photo spot
Religious site · Karangasem
Lempuyang Temple
Pura Lempuyang Luhur is one of Bali's oldest and most sacred temples, on a mountain in the east.
- Time needed
- 2–5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Photo spot
- Active
- History
Day trips in the dry season
- Nusa Penida (About 45 minutes by fast boat) — The rugged island south-east of Bali has the T-rex-shaped headland at Kelingking Beach, the natural pool at Angel's Billabong, Broken Beach and manta-ray snorkelling at Manta Point.
- Nusa Lembongan (About 30–40 minutes by fast boat) — A smaller, calmer island with a laid-back village, mangrove kayaking, snorkelling and the Devil's Tear rock blowhole; a suspension bridge links it to Nusa Ceningan.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the dry season a good time to visit Bali?
Yes: April–June and September–October are among the best months. Sunny days, lower humidity and cooler nights, with the best conditions for trekking, diving and the west-coast surf; July and August are the busiest.
+What is the weather like in Bali in the dry season?
Highs of up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F), with about 37 rainy days over the season.