Season guide · Bali · Indonesia
Bali in the wet season
November–March: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
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. Expect highs up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 72 rainy days across November–March.
Key facts
- Months
- November–March
- Temperatures
- 24°C (75°F) to 32°C (90°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 72
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in the wet season
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 17 | 12.6 h | 3/5 |
| February | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 16 | 12.4 h | 2/5 |
| March | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 13 | 12.2 h | 2/5 |
| November | 32°C (90°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 11 | 12.5 h | 2/5 |
| December | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 15 | 12.6 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 31°C (88°F) against a yearly 31°C (88°F), and 72 of the year's roughly 109 rainy days fall in these 5 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in the wet season
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- February: Chinese New Year at Chinese-Balinese temples (January or February)
- 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
- December: Christmas and New Year's Eve parties in Seminyak, Canggu and Kuta (late December)
Good choices for the wet season
Museum · Denpasar
Bali Museum
Bali's oldest museum, founded in the 1930s beside Puputan Square in Denpasar, displays masks, textiles, ritual objects and archaeological finds in pavilions built in traditional palace and temple styles.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
Day trips in the wet season
- Munduk and Sekumpul waterfalls (About 2.5–3 hours by car) — Bali's northern highlands have some of its finest waterfalls, including Sekumpul's group of falls in a jungle valley and the walks around Munduk's clove and coffee plantations.
- 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.
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 wet season a good time to visit Bali?
It is a trade-off: 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. The best months overall are April–June and September–October.
+What is the weather like in Bali in the wet season?
Highs of up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 72 rainy days over the season.