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Bali in February

What February is really like in Bali: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.

Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team

Photo: Chainwit., CC BY 4.0

Quick answer

February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 16 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Rainy and humid, but green rice terraces and some of the year's lowest prices.

Key facts

Average high / low
31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
Rainy days
About 16
Daylight
About 12.4 hours
Sea temperature
29°C (84°F)
Crowds
Quiet
Hotel prices
Low

Weather in February

February is the 5th-warmest month in Bali: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 16 of its 28 days. Compared with January (31°C (88°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs stay near 31°C (88°F).

Sunrise (15 February)
About 06:22
Sunset (15 February)
About 18:45
Daylight
About 12.4 hours
Sea
29°C (84°F)

Peak holidays (July–August and late December). European, Australian and domestic holidays fill hotels and roads; book villas, drivers and popular restaurants early.

Crowds and prices

On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.

Events in February

  • Chinese New Year at Chinese-Balinese temples (January or February)

Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.

What to do in February

With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.

Tirta Empul, Bali
Photo: Chainwit., CC BY 4.0

Religious site · Tampaksiring

Tirta Empul

Founded in the 10th century around a sacred spring, Tirta Empul is where Balinese Hindus bathe in purifying stone pools under rows of carved spouts.

Time needed
1–1.5 hours
Cost
Low cost
  • History
  • Photo spot
  • Iconic
Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, Bali
Photo: LukeTriton, CC BY-SA 4.0

Religious site · Bedugul

Ulun Danu Beratan Temple

Bring a jacket; Bedugul is often misty and cool, and the morning has the calmest water for reflections.

Time needed
1–1.5 hours
Cost
Low cost
  • Iconic
  • Photo spot
  • Architecture
  • Kids

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
Mount Batur sunrise trek, Bali
Photo: WikiSantaClaus, CC BY 4.0

Nature · Kintamani

Mount Batur sunrise trek

Wear proper shoes and bring a warm layer; it is cold at the top before sunrise.

Time needed
6–8 hours including transfers
Cost
Mid-priced
  • Active
  • Views
  • Nature
  • Outdoors
  • Photo spot

The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Bali.

What to pack

For highs near 31°C, lows near 24°C and 16 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.

Is February a good time to visit Bali?

A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.

Bali in other months

Questions travellers ask

+Is February a good time to visit Bali?

It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Rainy and humid, but green rice terraces and some of the year's lowest prices.

+How warm is Bali in February?

Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).

+Does it rain a lot in Bali in February?

Expect rain on about 16 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.