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Bali in January
What January is really like in Bali: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
January is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 17 rainy days and roughly 12.6 hours of daylight. The wettest month, with heavy afternoon storms, humidity and rubbish washing up on west-coast beaches; quieter after the New Year rush.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 17
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in January
January is the 4th-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 17 of its 31 days. Compared with December (31°C (88°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 06:12
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 18:45
- Daylight
- About 12.6 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, January 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 January
January has no major recurring festival in Bali, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in January
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
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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
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 17 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 January a good time to visit Bali?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Bali in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Bali?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The wettest month, with heavy afternoon storms, humidity and rubbish washing up on west-coast beaches; quieter after the New Year rush.
+How warm is Bali in January?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bali in January?
Expect rain on about 17 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.