Month guide · Bali · Indonesia
Bali in October
What October 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
October is one of the best months to visit Bali. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. Warm and mostly dry, with the first humid build-ups late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 2nd-warmest month in Bali: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 31 days. Compared with September (31°C (88°F)), October is about as warm; by November highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 05:56
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:13
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Dry season (April–October). Sunny days, lower humidity and cooler nights, with the best conditions for trekking, diving and the west-coast surf; July and August are the busiest.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October 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 October
- Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (usually October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Landmark · Bukit Peninsula
Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park
Visit late afternoon and continue to Uluwatu Temple or Jimbaran for sunset.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Views
- Photo spot
Nature · Gianyar
Tegenungan Waterfall
About 20–30 minutes south of Ubud, Tegenungan is an easily reached waterfall on the Petanu River, with steps down to a pool at its base and viewpoint cafés above.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Kids
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Experience · Tulamben
USAT Liberty wreck, Tulamben
Dive at dawn before the day-trip groups arrive from the south.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Active
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Bali.
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 24°C and 7 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Bali?
It is one of the best months to visit Bali. Warm and mostly dry, with the first humid build-ups late in the month.
+How warm is Bali in October?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bali in October?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.