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Bali in the nyepi and ceremonies
Varies (Nyepi usually March): weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
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Quick answer
Galungan and Kuningan follow a 210-day calendar and bring decorated penjor poles to every street; Nyepi closes the island for 24 hours. Expect highs up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 13 rainy days across Varies (Nyepi usually March).
Key facts
- Months
- Varies (Nyepi usually March)
- Temperatures
- 24°C (75°F) to 31°C (88°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 13
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in the nyepi and ceremonies
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 13 | 12.2 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 31°C (88°F) against a yearly 31°C (88°F), and 13 of the year's roughly 109 rainy days fall in these 1 months. Crowds rate 2/5 and hotel prices 2/5 on average.
What's on in the nyepi and ceremonies
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- March: Nyepi — Balinese Day of Silence; the island and airport close for 24 hours (usually March)
- March: Ogoh-ogoh parades on the eve of Nyepi
Good choices for the nyepi and ceremonies
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
Day trips in the nyepi and ceremonies
- Sidemen valley (About 1.5–2 hours by car) — A rural valley in East Bali with rice terraces, songket weaving villages and views of Mount Agung, much quieter than Ubud.
- Menjangan Island (About 3.5–4 hours by car, then boat) — Inside West Bali National Park, Menjangan has clear water and coral walls close to the surface, among the best snorkelling and diving in Bali.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the nyepi and ceremonies a good time to visit Bali?
It is a trade-off: Galungan and Kuningan follow a 210-day calendar and bring decorated penjor poles to every street; Nyepi closes the island for 24 hours. The best months overall are April–June and September–October.
+What is the weather like in Bali in the nyepi and ceremonies?
Highs of up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 13 rainy days over the season.