Month guide · Bali · Indonesia
Bali in July
What July 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
July is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 11.7 hours of daylight. Peak season with dry, breezy days, European and Australian school holidays and the highest villa prices.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the 11th-warmest month in Bali: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with June (30°C (86°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:35
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 18:15
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F)
Nyepi and ceremonies (Varies (Nyepi usually March)). Galungan and Kuningan follow a 210-day calendar and bring decorated penjor poles to every street; Nyepi closes the island for 24 hours.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Bali Kite Festival at Padang Galak beach near Sanur (usually July or August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time 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
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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
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
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Historic site · Ubud
Goa Gajah
The 'Elephant Cave' near Ubud is an 11th-century sanctuary entered through a carved demonic face, with bathing pools and Buddhist relics in a ravine below.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Bali.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 23°C and 4 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Bali?
A shoulder-season month, 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 July a good time to visit Bali?
It is a shoulder-season month. Peak season with dry, breezy days, European and Australian school holidays and the highest villa prices.
+How warm is Bali in July?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bali in July?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.