Month guide · Bali · Indonesia
Bali in March
What March is really like in Bali: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Bair175, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
March is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 12.2 hours of daylight. The rains ease; Nyepi shuts the island down for a day of silence, with ogoh-ogoh monster parades the night before.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in March
March is the 6th-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 13 of its 31 days. Compared with February (31°C (88°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:24
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:33
- Daylight
- About 12.2 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, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
- Nyepi — Balinese Day of Silence; the island and airport close for 24 hours (usually March)
- Ogoh-ogoh parades on the eve of Nyepi
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Nature · Tabanan
Jatiluwih rice terraces
Combine it with Ulun Danu Beratan in the highlands; it is larger and calmer than Tegallalang.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
- Active
Nature · Ubud
Campuhan Ridge Walk
A paved path of about 2 km follows a grassy ridge between two river valleys from the Gunung Lebah temple at the edge of Ubud, past palms and elephant grass, to the village of Bangkiang Sidem and its rice-field cafés.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Couples
- Active
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Historic site · Ubud
Goa Gajah
Walk down the steps past the pools into the ravine, which most visitors skip.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
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
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 13 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 March a good time to visit Bali?
A good-value shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events 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 March a good time to visit Bali?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. The rains ease; Nyepi shuts the island down for a day of silence, with ogoh-ogoh monster parades the night before.
+How warm is Bali in March?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bali in March?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.