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We talk about the seasons in Bali: when is the season beach holiday, the rainy season, and when best time for surfing? We also find out what the weather is like in Bali in each of the months and how prices change depending on the season.

There are two seasons in Bali - the dry season and the rainy season. The island reigns tropical climate, which is characterized by high humidity of 70-80% most time. The coast is warmer than the mountains, and there is more rainfall. The water in the ocean is always warm + 28 ° C, and average monthly temperatures air temperature is approximately the same from month to month and is +30°С during the day and +23°С at night. Let's figure out when is the best time to go to Bali for a beach holiday.

Rainy season in Bali

The rainy season in Bali lasts five months. (November - March), of which only three can be distinguished as the rainiest in terms of the amount of precipitation - December, January and February. Rains of varying intensity last from a couple of hours to several days in a row. Largest number precipitation falls in the south and west of the island.

Sometimes clear "windows" pop up when installed good weather with occasional intermittent rain. The most unusual thing about the weather in Bali is that if it rains on one part of the island, then it can be dry at a distance of 20-30 km from this place.

During the rainy season it is difficult to plan any excursions. You can spend time on the beach, but the unrest on the ocean causes storms, due to which the water becomes cloudy, a lot of garbage and algae are washed ashore. But there are almost no tourists, and the prices for holidays during this period are loyal, the cost of tours is also attractive. Some tourists believe that it is better to relax in Bali in low season, and specially go to indulge in local spas.

According to tourists, the main disadvantage of the low season is high humidity (85% and above). Against the background of the heat, it is difficult to endure it out of habit, the stuffiness at night is especially debilitating, and it is simply impossible to do without an air conditioner indoors.

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When is beach season in Bali?

Tourists in the reviews clearly write that it is best to relax in Bali during the dry season in order to spend as much time as possible on the beach. Dry season starts at April, but the high tourist season in Bali begins in May and continues until until the end of October. At that time ideal conditions for excursions, sports and beach holidays - there is no excess humidity, it almost never rains. Before traveling, we recommend choosing a resort on the island that suits you.

The surfing season in Bali, in principle, lasts all year round, just each of the months has its own characteristics. In general, it coincides with the tourist season. Surfers love July and August most of all - the monsoons operate on the island, carrying dry cool air, due to which the correct waves are formed.

The negative point of the beach holiday season in Bali is the financial side of the issue. At this time, many tourists come from different parts of the world, and prices for services are rising, including for tours. The best time in terms of weather conditions and the adequacy of prices is the beginning of the season - May or June. Therefore, if you are going to the island, it is better to buy a tour in advance.

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Weather in Bali by months

April

April is the transition to the dry season. It rains mostly at night, during the day it is clear and sunny. Humidity reaches comfortable values ​​of 65%, and the water becomes the warmest of the year.

May

In May, Bali sees the beginning tourist season. Rest on the island at this time is preferred by many because of the still not too high prices. The weather is good: during the day +32°С, at night +22°С, water temperature +28°С. Rains are short-term, most often fall at night, air humidity drops to a comfortable 60%. This is active time. beach activities and surfing. lovers nightlife prefer rest in Seminyak, surfers - the beaches of Kuta and Uluwatu.

June - September

The sun becomes very active, so it is better not to go outside without sunscreen. It rains very rarely, the humidity is 60%, the feeling of stuffiness at night disappears. The least amount of precipitation in August is 15 mm.

When is the best time to visit Bali? Right at this time! Weather excellent: in the daytime + 31 ° С, the sea - fresh milk. These months are great for trips around the island, beach and nightlife. You can watch dolphins and others marine life, surfing, diving and fishing, water skiing and jet skiing.

October

October completes the tropical winter - the dry period on the island. This month is still good to rest in Bali. The highest air temperatures are in the south and on the Bukit peninsula. A little cooler in Ubud, in the mountains and on the north coast.

In October there are several public holidays, are competitions in surfing in Kuta. Good waves form on the beaches of Uluwatu and Kuta. The water temperature in the ocean is +27°С, clean and transparent, ideal for diving.

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November

November - transition month in Bali from dry season to rainy season. The nature of the weather changes, it rains half the time, often lingering, the nights become hot and stuffy. You should not go for a walk without a raincoat. Usually it rains for an hour or two, after which the sun appears, and you can again go to the beach or go on an excursion.

December - February

In Bali, the weather in December is damp and warm: 2/3 of the time is cloudy, sunny days very little. The amount of precipitation reaches its maximum, the air humidity rises to 80%.

In January it is hot during the day, the air can warm up to +34°С, at night +24°С, water +29°С. Relative Humidity air rises to 85%, as it rains most of the time.

In February, the conditions are similar, there are more rainy days than clear ones. The ocean is often rough, which makes swimming in the ocean impossible, and professional surfers prefer the eastern part of the island, where the correct waves form.

Nevertheless, the vagaries of the weather do not weaken the tourist demand, at Christmas and many holidaymakers from Europe, where during this period it is much colder. The resorts of Nusa Dua, Sanur and the Gili Islands are very popular, in new year's eve the most lively place are the beaches of Kuta. Ubud is suitable for those who are looking for a spa and want to do yoga.

March

According to tourists, it is better to go to Bali in March if you want to catch the celebration of the local New Year. As for the weather, precipitation in March falls mainly at night, the number of sunny days increases. In general, there are 17 cloudy days in March, the humidity drops to 75%, but against the background of a 33-degree heat, it is still hot and stuffy. Strong winter winds subside, and at the end of the month, surfer spots begin their work. For lovers of a relaxing holiday, the beaches of Nusa Dua are preferable.

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The first thing you need to know about Bali is that there is approximately the same temperature of water and air all year round: 27-30 degrees Celsius. Real summer 365 days a year. That is why tourists come to Bali throughout the year and there is no clearly defined tourist seasonality. But at the same time, in the weather itself there is a big difference between, say, January and July. More on this below in the article.

By the way, the answers to many FAQ about Bali, as well as a guide to the island, is in the new Bali application for iphone and ipad. More on .

Climate in Bali

The climate in Bali is called equatorial monsoon. What does it mean? And the fact that Bali lies near the equator, so there are no sharp temperature changes from season to season, here even the sun rises and sets almost always at the same time: it rises at 6 in the morning and starts to set at 6 in the evening. During the day, the temperature also does not change much, although it drops at night, you can still walk in summer clothes even at night. There are not four seasons in Bali, as we are usually used to, but only two: dry season(April-October) and rain season(November-March).

By the way, in detail about the weather in each month, see below!

Seasons

In those months when it is winter in Russia, the rainy season in Bali, its main peak (when it rains quite often) falls on December and January. Yes, the New Year in Bali often has to be celebrated in a raincoat :-) The dry season falls on April-October, with the most pleasant weather in July-August, at this time Bali is not as hot and stuffy as in all other months.

What is the rainy season in Bali?

The rainy season in Bali is not as severe as in some other Asian countries. Although it rains often, it starts quickly and ends just as quickly, immediately after the rain the sun comes out and it becomes dry and pleasant again. Most often, rains during the rainy season come only at night, and by morning everything has time to dry, sometimes it can rain during the day, usually it lasts an hour or two, and the rest of the time there is no rain.

But nature is an unpredictable thing, and for more than five years of living in Bali, I also came across relatively “light” rainy seasons, when there were a maximum of one or two rainy days a week, and extremely severe rainy seasons, when there are more rainy days in a month than sunny ones; and when most of the time it is overcast and it rains alternately all day. Rainy season in Bali rainy autumn in St. Petersburg, when it’s better not to leave the house without an umbrella, although it happens that you carry an umbrella for weeks, but it doesn’t come in handy :-) In general, it’s hard to predict whether a rainy week or a dry one will fall on your week, you can only hope for good luck :-) Or come during the dry season when there is not much rain.

The rainiest months are usually January-February.

In addition to rain and clouds in the sky, if there are a couple of minuses in the rainy season. The first negative is the very high humidity, due to which the weather is perceived as hotter than it is. Quite stuffy and hot, especially during the day and especially if there are no clouds in the sky. For those who do not tolerate heat well, the rainy season may seem too hot. The second disadvantage of the rainy season is dirty beaches. The beach in Kuta is considered the dirtiest, and so are the beaches in Canggu. The cleanest beaches in Nusa Dua and in Sanur, as they are better cleansed there. But from plastic waste no one is safe in the ocean. :(About the dirty ocean in the rainy season, I did video release You can watch it for more details.

The benefits of the rainy season are warm weather and the water is warm like fresh milk. Warm day and night, you can walk around in summer clothes around the clock. Well, one more minus, at this time there are a little less tourists than, say, in July-August and there are more chances to book accommodation on the spot. But of course, not on New Year's Eve and not on Catholic Christmas.

If you came to Bali to rest and you were caught by prolonged rains, then try to escape from them on - these are the islands neighboring Bali, they are far enough away for there to be completely different - usually very sunny - weather, but at the same time close enough for in order to get there by speedboat in a few hours.

The dry season in Bali is for those who don't like extreme heat.

The dry season begins around April, when the rains are less and less felt, the humidity drops and there is a feeling of such pleasant freshness - thanks to light breezes.

The peak of the dry season in Bali falls on July-August, and in the evenings it even gets a little cool, at least if you go somewhere on a scooter late at night, you will need a sweater, and sometimes jeans, which you have already forgotten about during the season rain. And also in summer months there is often a breeze during the day, so it is often fresh and pleasant and does not feel as hot as in winter. For those who do not like heat and stuffiness, BaliBlogger recommends coming to Bali during these months.

Of the minuses of the dry season: at this time there are most tourists, especially in July-August, and often housing prices rise and good options must be booked much in advance. Another minus: the water is a little colder than in the rainy season, it drops to 26-27 degrees. Which is still certainly warm, but if you plan to surf, especially early in the morning or in the evening, and you are cold, then it is better to stock up on a 2mm wetsuit. A short one is enough.

Current weather forecast

I am endlessly asked questions from the category “what is the weather like in Bali right now” :-)

I recommend using forecast sites, they usually show quite clearly for the next week how things will be with rains and cloudy days. In my experience, pretty clear forecasts (even hourly for the next day) on the WunderGround and AccuWeather sites. You can even download the application on your phone and watch the forecast for Bali. Ideally, look at the area where you plan to stay (or the nearest one), there are slight differences in different parts of Bali.


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What is the weather like in Bali in a particular month?

January:

Air: 29-32°C | water: 28 °C

January is a wet and rainy month, the probability of rain in Bali is the highest. If this is your first trip to southeast asia then perhaps January is the best time for Bali. There is a chance to spoil the impression!

How often will it rain? At night (and sometimes in the morning) it will rain almost every day, plus a couple of days a week it can be completely cloudy and very rainy: when it rains all day with short breaks. On “lucky” days, it will likely rain for 2-3 hours a day. The rains in January are usually heavy, real downpours, when you get soaked to the skin in a minute. And although when there is no rain, everything is sunny and beautiful, but quite often there are cloudy days, even if it does not rain. Blue sky in January is not always :-)

Well, the main disadvantage: there is a lot of garbage in the ocean and on the beach, which is carried out by rains. I made a separate video about garbage in the ocean, you can watch it. It’s especially bad on the beaches of Kuta, Seminyak, Canggu: (And it’s also very hot and stuffy during the rainy season. It feels like a steam room and it’s like 35 degrees in the sun :-) The sun, by the way, is very harsh at this time, don’t forget to use it. You burn in Bali during the rainy season (and not only) even from the fact that you rode a bike for half an hour with bare shoulders or legs.

If you come for 2 weeks, then you may be lucky and it will rain only at night and maybe a day or two very rainy, or you may not be lucky and completely rainy days will fall on half of your vacation.

February

Air: 29-32°C | water: 28 °C

February by the rules last month rainy season. And usually it is not as severe as January, although, on the contrary, there were years when more rain fell in February. It's the weather and it's unpredictable :-)

Usually the number of days with rain is small, it rains at night or an hour or two early in the morning (while you are still sleeping), and it is sunny during the day. February in Bali is quite hot and the air is still humid. If there is no rain, then it is sunny and warm, as befits a tropical summer.

What does a “bad” rainy week look like in Bali in February? It can rain during the day, usually an hour or two, and then everything dries up and bright sun. But the beaches (especially in Kuta) can still be filthy due to the garbage that the ocean brings out.

It is believed that in February there is a slight decline in tourists, so many people choose this month. But there is a very high risk of rain, I usually advise you to come to Bali from March-April if the prospect of rain scares you.

March

Air: 29-31°C | water: 29 °C

March in Bali is a border month in terms of weather. It seems that the rainy season is over, but the real “dry” season has not yet begun either. The weather this month is very unpredictable. One year March is dry, the other year, on the contrary, it is slightly rainy. But rains are still rare and almost never protracted, as in January-February. Usually for the whole of March there are no more than 5-7 very rainy days (when it rains almost round the clock). On other days, it can sometimes rain for half an hour or an hour, and even then not in all areas of Bali, but it’s sunny and hot, but still humid. This means that at the sunniest lunchtime it will fry and soar :-) Do not forget to look for a shade and use sunscreens otherwise you'll get burned.

In March, it is so warm that you will not need anything other than summer clothes - as in almost other months of the year. It's eternal summer in Bali :-)

April

Air: 28-30°C | water: 29 °C

April to October is the dry season in Bali. April is one of my favorite months in Bali. The high season and the bustle around the May holidays have not yet begun, but the rainy season has already ended and it is becoming noticeably drier. The temperature of water and air is almost the same, the water is like fresh milk, it is pleasant to swim and surf. At the same time, it is not as hot and stuffy as during the months of the rainy season - December, January and February.

The weather in April is very pleasant and if you are coming to Bali for the first time, then any month from April (to the end of October) is a great choice for a holiday in Bali. Plus, starting from April, the problem of dirty beaches and the ocean disappears, when the garbage is carried out by rains. No rain, no trash. Another argument in favor of going to Bali in the dry season.

May

Air: 28-30°C | water: 28 °C

May in Bali is a good time to travel to Bali. In May there is no more rain, the ocean is warm and pleasant, the air temperature is warm and summery. It is not as humid as during the rainy season, so the heat is not as badly tolerated. In May, it is sunny almost every day, you can swim and sunbathe, and really enjoy the hot tropical weather.

It is thanks to the good weather in Bali in May that this is the high season for Russian tourists, a lot of people come to the May holidays. If you want to avoid the high season and higher prices in Bali, plan on the second half of May, which is even more pleasant in terms of weather than the first half.

June

Air: 27-30°C | water: 27 °C

Starting in June, a real dry season begins in Bali. What does this mean for us? In June-August, the most pleasant and coolest weather in Bali. Yes, it is still the tropics and it rarely falls below 28 degrees - both air and water temperatures. But this month, daytime breezes begin to kick in, making the hot midday weather a little more pleasant. There is no rain this month, every day is sunny, blue sky with almost no clouds and a nice warm ocean. The ocean in Bali, however, is warm all year round. At night, the air temperature is a little “cooler” - up to as much as 25 degrees :-)

Toward the end of June, the highest season in Bali begins - this is July and August. So if you want to catch dry season weather but don't want to overpay for high season prices, then June is a great choice.

July August

Air: 26-28°C | water: 27 °C

July and August are the busiest months in Bali. Prices for air tickets and accommodation are jumping up, but the number of tourists is not decreasing. It is understandable: in these months, in my opinion, the most pleasant summer weather in Bali. There is no humidity and stuffiness like the months of the rainy season. The heat is greatly brightened up by daily light prizes. The ocean is pleasantly warm and refreshing in summer. From clothing, take with you all light summer.

In general, July and August are the peak of the dry season in Bali. If you are visiting Bali for the first time and wondering when is the best time, then July and August are definitely the most pleasant “dry” months in Bali. Every day is sunny, but at the same time the least hot of all the other months in Bali.

By the way, if you are a surfer, take a short wetsuit 1-2mm, many do without it, but we who live in Bali are especially cold in the mornings without a wetsuit, so it’s better to take it if you have one. In addition, if you are riding a bike late at night or at dawn, it is better to have a shirt or a light sweatshirt with you, as it is a little bit chilly. Although experience shows that those who are in Asia for the first time are cool in Bali even at night. The temperature in the south of the island rarely falls below 25 degrees.

September

Air: 27-29°C | water: 27 °C

September in Bali is another good month in terms of weather and seasons. The insane flow of tourists in July-August is already subsiding a little, while the weather is still “dry” without rain and pleasant summer. There is no suffocating heat, but there are no summer winds either, so it’s a real warm summer.

It’s good in Bali in September that there are no longer inflated prices for housing and tickets, a little less tourists and more opportunities to explore the island without being in traffic jams :-) I remember that my first trip to Bali was in the second half of September and I I liked the weather very much. Compared to Russia, it certainly seemed hot, but the subsequent experience of life in Bali proved that it was not the hottest yet, and not at all as stuffy as it happens during the months of the rainy season in December or January.

October

Air: 27-29°C | water: 27 °C

October in Bali is similar to September, so you can just re-read everything I said above. October is still the dry season, though almost one of its last months.

But still, October is unlikely to rain. And even if there are several rainy days in a month, then at most they will go for a couple of hours at night or at dawn, and the rest of the time there will be sunny weather and a blue clear sky.

October is a great month for trips to Bali, usually not so expensive tickets, as it is a relative off-season (although there are enough tourists in Bali in all months).

November

Air: 29°C | water: 28 °C

In Bali in November, the rainy season begins to slowly begin. What does this mean? Although it is hardly worth waiting for the rains exactly on November 1, most likely there will be the same clear and sunny weather as in the same November. But gradually it becomes hotter and wetter, because of this humidity, the heat during the day is perceived as more stuffy. In November, the rains can be towards the end of the month, when there are rainy nights (but everything dries up by morning) or maybe another day will be overcast.

But from the pros - this is a real off-season, it's worth catching. Tourists are becoming a little less, while for fans of the heat - this is the best time. Like the fresh milk of the ocean, hot weather even at night. You can walk around in a T-shirt and shorts around the clock.

But still, you need to understand that November in Bali is a month on the border of the dry season and the rainy season. And in fact, this is one of the most unpredictable months in terms of rain. One year is quite dry, and then the next, on the contrary, is rainy and often cloudy or it's raining several times a week. But still, usually not every day and not all day.

December

Air: 29-20°C | water: 29 °C

And although December in Bali and new year holidays- this is another high season in Bali, I still think that this is the worst time to travel here. Besides the fact that everything is expensive and there are many tourists, the weather is quite wacky and unpredictable. December is the first month of the rainy season, which will last until February. Don't expect the sun to shine and the sky to be blue throughout your trip. There is a very high chance of rain in a day or two.

rain during wet season in Bali, it's not just little drizzling rain. These are real tropical showers. And although during the day they usually pass in half an hour or an hour, and then everything dries up instantly, but during the rain itself, you most likely do not want to be on the street - the chance of getting wet to the skin in a couple of minutes is about 100%. :-)

You may be lucky with December and there will be few rainy days: for example, they will only go at night or an hour or two a day. But it can also be an unsuccessful December, when the sky is overcast all day and it rains alternately for days. On such days I usually sit at home, with tea with lemon and do not go out anywhere. But when you're a tourist, you don't really want to stay at home, do you? Again, I do not want to say that this will be your entire vacation, but there is a risk that there will be many such days. If this is your first trip to Southeast Asia, it may not be worth spoiling the impression by coming during the rainy season. In addition, on New Year's Eve it is also insanely expensive in Bali.

Another argument is not to come to Bali during the rainy season (which means in December). Every year it becomes in Bali. Five years ago, only Kuta was a dirty beach during the rainy season. Now it is even such clean and beautiful beaches as Nusa Dua or Bukit. And I think every year it will get worse. If you want to spend every day on the beach, don't come during the rainy season. Otherwise you will hate Bali :-)

seasons for

You can surf in Bali all year round, but be aware that depending on the seasons, some surf spots may be unsuitable for surfing.

For example, during the rainy season (namely, from December to March), the surf spots in southwest Bali are not very suitable for surfing: Kuta, Seminyak, Canggu, Prerenan, Balangan, Uluwatu and so on. And Kuta itself at the peak of the rainy season (especially in January-February) is not the most the best place for surfing: the beaches get quite dirty, as during the rainy season garbage from the village rivers is carried into the ocean. But in the rainy season, the surf spots of the southeast coast begin to “work”: from Nusa Dua and Greenball and further north - Serangan, Keramas and others.

In the dry season - more precisely from March to November - the most suitable spots for surfing are Kuta, Canggu, and the Bukit Peninsula: Jimbaran, Balangan, Dreamland, etc. - and all the spots on southwest coast who did not work in winter - Canggu and so on.

The information above is more for independent and advanced surfers, because if you are just a learning surfer, sometimes it’s just better to go to poorly working and off-season spots: the waves there will not be ideal, but there will be an order of magnitude fewer people and it will be easier for you to ride, since no one will interfere.

The peak of the surfing season begins in May and lasts until the end of August - beginning of September. At this time they often come big waves, there are a lot of tourists in Bali, which also affects the situation on the water: most lineups become very crowded and in order to catch a lot of waves, you will need good skills. In this sense, the rainy season is also more suitable for training, since the waves are more suitable for training in terms of size and quality.

Surfing training in Bali is conducted all year round, most often beginners are taught at surf spots on the beach in Kuta, and “advanced” ones, depending on the season, are taken on surf trips (special surf trips for half a day or one day) to those places where this moment there are waves of the required size and quality - these are often Batu Bolong and Serangan.

Bali has fairly warm water all year round, but if you come in June-August and don’t feel particularly hardened, BaliBlogger advises taking a light short wetsuit or wetsuit with you (even a thin 2mm thick is enough), as in summer the water seems a little cool, if you spend 2 hours or more in it. However, many people continue to ride at this time without any wetsuits.

High season in Bali: when to expect the most big flow tourists?

In Bali, the two main peaks of the influx of tourists are the Christmas and New Year holidays (that is, the period from mid-December to mid-January) and July-August. At this time, ticket prices jump, prices for hotels / villas in Bali rise, there are a lot of cars and scooters on the roads. In general, a real full house. And of course, we must not forget about the May holidays, when a large number Russian tourists rushes to various resorts, including Bali.

So if you come to Bali during the high season, don't wait low prices for tickets and accommodation, and if you go, get ready for the fact that there will be many other students besides you.

If you do not like noisy flows of tourists and prefer a little more quiet time, then choose the off-season in Bali: March-April or October-November. These are very pleasant months in terms of weather and not so "crazy" in terms of crowds of tourists and prices for tourist services.

Video about the rainy season in Bali:

Between May and October, the dry season officially dominates Bali, which attracts tourists from even the most remote corners of the planet. Someone comes to the island for the sake of surfing, someone for the sake of a beautiful tan, someone likes visiting local attractions. All these (and not only) entertainments are just available during the high season on the island. I propose to figure out which month has the most favorable conditions for recreation, and what advantages and disadvantages this period of the year has.

The dry season on the island starts in May and lasts until October. At this time, the tourist flow increases significantly, as favorable weather for recreation is established. Let's see how the weather changes from month to month on the island.

May

May is the beginning of the dry season. The amount of rain is much less compared to the rainy season, and the day is getting hotter. May is considered to be one of the best months to visit Bali. Due to the light sea breeze, the heat is easily tolerated, therefore, the acclimatization period will pass faster.

During the day, the air warms up to +30-+32 degrees Celsius, at night - up to +25. Almost all precipitation falls at night, the intensity of showers is significantly reduced. During the day, you can enjoy both a beach holiday and go on various excursions.

June

The first month of summer is also the most favorable time for a holiday in Bali. Despite the fact that during the day it is hot outside, there is no stuffiness that was in the low season. During the day, the air can warm up to +31 degrees Celsius, at night it is 6-7 degrees cooler. Light day lasts 10 hours.

The amount of precipitation is slightly less than in the previous month, it still rains at night and does not interfere with daytime recreation. In June, amazing conditions are created for all types of recreation. At this time, both surfers and fans of a beach holiday will feel comfortable.

July

This month considered one of the driest of the year. During the day it is hot and sunny, the humidity is low, therefore, there is no feeling of being in a sauna. The air during the day is warmed up to +31 degrees Celsius, at night the thermometer can show +23.

The beaches are never empty in July, the water temperature is +27 degrees Celsius, which creates comfortable conditions for water procedures. Many tourists travel to Bali in July for the magnificent beaches and a large selection of nightlife.

August

The weather of the last summer month is practically no different from June or July. Light day lasts at least 10 hours. The air during the day warms up to +31 degrees Celsius, at night - up to +26. Humidity is about 60%, but the temperature of the water in the ocean is about +27 degrees Celsius.

Precipitation is minimal, with only a few rainfalls throughout the month, usually at night. offer big choice entertainment. Some are perfect for an even, beautiful tan, while others are chosen by surfers to conquer the next wave.

September

With the arrival of the first autumn month dry season in Bali does not end. The weather is still hot and sunny, making September one of the most visited months on the island. A cool sea breeze blows from the ocean, due to which you can relax on the beaches for hours.

During the day, the air is warmed up to +32 degrees Celsius, at night - up to +25. Humidity rises slightly, but at the same time the rest is as comfortable as in previous months. In September, the duration is reduced by an hour daylight hours. Due to the high transparency of the water, you can go snorkeling and diving.

October

October is the end of the dry season. The month is transitional, towards the end the amount of precipitation increases. The air temperature drops slightly in the mornings and evenings, while the air humidity, on the contrary, rises to 75%. During the day, the air can warm up to +33 degrees Celsius. The water in the sea remains the same warm, if there is no precipitation, then swimming is comfortable. In October, all the same entertainment is available as in previous months.

Dry season benefits

The advantages of resting in Bali during the dry season include:

  • Great weather, especially daytime. There is practically no precipitation during the day, therefore, nothing can disturb your plans, you can choose any entertainment and move freely around the island.
  • Despite relatively high humidity, it is much easier to carry in the summer months, since there is no precipitation, respectively, the level of evaporation is not so high. Plus, a light cool breeze that blows from the ocean brings comfort. In the summer months, even weather-dependent people can visit Bali, the acclimatization process is much easier.
  • Maximum Choice entertainment and recreational opportunities. In the dry season, beach holidays, surfing, and visiting all kinds of excursion programs are available. The main thing is to choose the right resort for your vacation.
  • If you go to Bali at the beginning of the dry season, you can enjoy good rest at reasonable prices. In May and June, many hotels still give discounts on accommodation, and the beaches are not as crowded as in August or September.
  • Clean beaches, since there are no strong storms in the ocean, therefore, garbage and algae are not carried to the coast.
  • A huge selection of vegetables and fruits, especially their number increases in August and September. Resting at this time, you can get a supply of vitamins for the year ahead.
  • Magnificent nature, which after the rainy season is revealed in new colors. In the dry season, you can get acquainted with all the natural attractions and get a lot of positive emotions from this.

Dry season disadvantages

The disadvantages include the following:

  • Due to the large influx of tourists on the roads, traffic jams become even more. Driving by car is generally inconvenient and you can spend a lot of free time to get to the desired part of the resort. This picture is especially typical for the southern regions of Bali.
  • High prices for many tourist services, this is especially noticeable closer to August, then the cost of tours reaches its maximum.
  • A large influx of tourists, hotels are crowded, the beaches are never empty.
  • dangerous sun. You need to be very careful with your body and do not forget that you are resting almost on the equator itself. Skin unaccustomed to the sun burns instantly, so take a full set of all kinds of sun protection with you.

When planning a vacation in Bali during the dry season, pay attention to the following recommendations:

  1. Do not count on a secluded holiday. The beaches of the southern and eastern parts of the island are crowded, a little fewer people in the north and west.
  2. Choose good hotel. It is desirable that he has large territory with swimming pool. Pay attention to the location in relation to the beach and the main infrastructure. Due high temperature you are unlikely to have a desire to overcome significant distances on foot.
  3. Take light clothes made from natural fabrics with you, but also take clothes in which you can visit the temple or go to a restaurant.
  4. Be careful with animals living in natural conditions. Many of them are carriers of dangerous diseases, so try to avoid direct contact with them.
  5. Follow the rules of conduct on the water. Do not swim in areas where red flags are posted, as there may be strong undercurrents.

Holidays in the dry season have a number of advantages and disadvantages. A big plus is the good weather, which allows you to choose an activity for the liking of any contingent of vacationers.

Everyone who is going to fly to the island of mystical spirits and the Mecca of surfing wonders when is the best time to go to Bali to relax. This island is located only 8 ° south of the equator. Certainly, given fact cannot but affect its weather. Here equatorial climate zone, which means that the temperature throughout the year is approximately the same - ± 30 degrees. In addition, the sun here is at its zenith most of the time of the day, which is why, in addition to the risk of getting burned, it is also insanely hot here. Only in Bali I managed to burn the scalp right among the hair, because. Sun rays fall almost at right angles directly to the top of the head. Next, I will share with you the details of when is the best time to go to Bali, considering the weather by month.

FROM THIS ARTICLE YOU WILL LEARN:
1. Weather in Bali by seasons
2. Chart of temperatures and precipitation in Bali by months

Weather in Bali for a year - seasons in Bali

Due to the proximity of the equator in Bali, there is no autumn and spring as such, we can say that the year here is divided into only two main seasons - summer and winter. Moreover, this island of the Indonesian state is already in southern hemisphere, which means that winter and summer have changed places here compared to our relatives northern latitudes. True to temperature regime this practically does not affect, because. all year round here is about 30 degrees, but the rest climate indicators will differ.

Summer in Bali runs from October to March. During this period, the rainy season comes here, bringing with it high humidity, which is not endured by everyone. The air becomes sticky, stuffy and thick, as if you could cut with a knife. Only everyday tropical showers bring some relief and freshness, but after them only flooded streets remain, and the air again becomes unbearably heavy. Not everyone will like to feel forever in the sauna. Keep this in mind when planning your trip.

Winter in Bali starts in April and ends in September. These months are the dry season. The temperature drops a little, but there are also short-term rains in the "winter" months, although in much smaller quantities. And in principle, the island keeps sunny dry weather. This time is considered high season. The largest number tourists are in July and August.

It is also worth considering that although Bali is completely small island, but its landscape is full of diversity. For this reason, the weather in different parts this land area varies markedly. In coastal areas it is usually hotter, but sea ​​breeze while slightly refreshing and brings the breath of the sea. The middle part of the island is on a hill, and therefore it gets cooler here. It seems like it takes only about 1 hour to drive from Ubud to Kintamani, but the road constantly goes uphill, thanks to which, in the end, imperceptibly for yourself, you rise to a height of 1000 m, where it becomes noticeably fresher.

At the same time, just a few kilometers from Kintamani, near the Agung volcano, precipitation almost always collects and its slopes are covered with fog.

On the same day, we drove only 1-1.5 hours from Kintamani to Besakih, when we plunged into a milky fog, and then a severe thunderstorm broke out. Agung completely we did not manage to see. But only we left this " Bermuda Triangle as if the rain had never happened.

And, for example, in the area of ​​​​the village of Bedugul, you may even need a light jacket or a long-sleeved jacket. There, too, regardless of the season, clouds constantly gather, pouring down showers, and the highlands cool the air to a very cool state.

The weather in Bali for a year is well reflected in this graph, which I made according to local meteorological agencies. As you can see, it will be as hot as +34°C in April, and cooler (if you can call it that :)) in August, when the thermometer drops to +29°C.

We managed to come to Bali in April, but we, i.e. middle part of the island, and was generally quite tolerable, even though there was no air conditioning in our house, only a fan. But after we moved to Kuta and on the coast it was really noticeably hotter and harder. Once again, I did not want to crawl out of the hotel during the day.

As for precipitation, their maximum volume falls in January and other winter (in our opinion) months, and starting from April, their number decreases sharply. In August, the rains in Bali are the least.

Many people are worried about when the surf season starts in Bali. You don’t have to worry - they are engaged on the island all year round. Hot weather and waves make it possible to do this in any month, and therefore Balinese surf schools do not close even in the low season. So for surfers, in principle, it does not matter when it is better to go to Bali.

Of course go to Bali in the low season, ie. from October to March, will be the cheapest. But just look at the graphs of temperature and precipitation above, and think: will you feel good with an average temperature of +32°C and very humid air?

I can note that in April and May the prices are still not too high, and therefore, in my opinion, at this time, both in terms of weather and cost, it will be best to relax in Bali.

If you manage to go to Bali only in the summer months (June-August), then you will have to pay a little more for everything than in other months. But in principle, the prices in Bali are very loyal, so you may not even notice that you are spending exorbitant amounts)

If your vacation falls in the winter, or you want to take a holiday in Bali for the New Year, then spend at least a few days in the middle part of the island - ride to the Batur and Agung volcanoes, see the waterfalls near Bedugul, live in the most creative and atmospheric city of the island - . In these parts it will not be as hot as on the coasts, plus you will see this mystical island from completely new amazing sides.

And the Bali distances are so small that it won't be tiring to ride everywhere. For one day, I rode a moped with a three-year-old child from one part of the island to another and back :) So do not think that you will not be able to climb somewhere further than your hotel;)

Hotels in Bali - my reviews

Whenever you are in Bali, you may find my reviews of cheap accommodation in Ubud and Kuta useful. I shared them detailed information and photos of our accommodation, and also marked all Bali hotels on the map with prices.

  • Houses and hotels in Ubud - how to find affordable accommodation in Ubud in Bali
  • Favehotel Kuta Square and other cheap hotels in Bali in Kuta

    The cheapest tickets to Bali by month

    If your trip primarily depends on the budget, and not on the time of your vacation, then you should definitely start from the cost of tickets, which are the most expensive part of traveling in such distant lands. In the summary table below, which is updated online and taken from hundreds of airlines, you will find the most cheap month for flights to Bali and back.

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    To book any hotel with a discount on Booking.com. It works like a cashback - the money is returned to the card after leaving the hotel.

    When planning a trip to an exotic place, you first need to find out about climatic features this territory. If you are planning a vacation to Bali, be sure to find out what the weather is like here in the summer and other months to determine the best time to travel. The best time to visit Bali depends on the purpose of your visit. If you want to come to Bali to spend a few days on the beach, you should go in one season, if you are going to get acquainted with the culture and traditions, features of the island, then you need to choose a completely different time for the trip.

    The island has an equatorial monsoon climate. The weather here is comfortable for recreation and living for 12 months a year. Light day lasts 11-13 hours. Dawn comes around 06:00 am and sunset around 19:00. All year round the temperature of the water in both the sea and the ocean remains high. The average water temperature is +27 degrees. Average annual temperature air on the island is +30 degrees. There are only two seasons:

    1. Dry - from April to October.
    2. The rainy season is from November to March.

    In this regard, most tourists come to the island from mid-April to early November. In the rainy season there is an increased humidity of the air, which can reach 95%. But, oddly enough, the rains do not interfere with vacationers at all this season. As a rule, precipitation falls at night. In the mountains it rains more often. In the northeast, the number of rainy days varies from 60 to 80 per year. And in the south-west of the island, the number of such days reaches 150. That is, in the process of planning a trip, you must take into account the specific region where you plan to spend your vacation.

    During the rainy season, the air temperature varies in the range 26 to 30 degrees. The water at this time is quite warm, so even in these months tourists come here for a beach holiday. The rainy season is the perfect time for surfers. During these months, there are many vacationers on the island who love leisure and are engaged water sports sports. Despite the fact that precipitation almost always falls at night, you should still take an umbrella on a trip.

    When is the season in Bali for a beach holiday? From April to mid-September, there is practically no rain. During these months, the air temperature is most comfortable for a beach holiday, as is the water temperature. It is this period that is considered ideal for a beach holiday on the island. The only drawback is that during these months a huge number of tourists come to the island. Prices for food and accommodation are skyrocketing. Finding a deserted beach becomes very difficult. But if you are not embarrassed by a large number of vacationers, then it is best to plan a beach holiday for any of these months.

    If you are planning to travel to Bali in the spring, the best time to plan your trip is April-May. The weather during this period is almost perfect. Precipitation is rare. During these months, there are a lot of tourists on the island who are fond of surfing and diving. This period is suitable for both beach holidays and excursions. To get acquainted with the sights of the island, it is better to come during this period. It is not as hot here as in June-July, and there is practically no rain. In the spring, an exotic holiday is celebrated on the island - New Year(Nyepi). Its celebration takes place in late March-early April and lasts for 10 days. Singing, dancing, masquerades - this holiday is very bright and unusual. However, on New Year's Day locals subside. There are very few people on the street that day. Almost no one leaves the house. This behavior is connected with the fact that, according to tradition, one should not make a lot of noise on this day so as not to wake up evil spirits.

    In addition to the bright holidays and interesting exciting excursion programs that are held on the island for tourists, there is another significant advantage of relaxing during this period. It lies in the relatively low cost of food and accommodation. Prices during these months are much lower than at the height of beach season, that is, in the summer.

    Bali in summer

    Summer

    If you like to spend your holidays sunbathing and swimming in the ocean all day long, it is better to go to Bali in summer. Here in the summer months it is set perfect weather for such a pastime. Precipitation is practically non-existent. Pretty hot during the day, cooler in the evening Nice weather for walks to "places of power" and fabulous beaches).

    When planning a trip for the summer, keep in mind that prices are high on the island during this period. It is unlikely that you will be able to save on food and accommodation. And because of a large number tourists there is a risk of not finding a suitable private house or a hotel room upon arrival. Therefore, you need to book a room or book accommodation in advance. The sooner this is done, the better. Demand for temporary housing in summer period it's very high here.

    Weather in Bali in winter

    Autumn

    In autumn, you can also meet a huge number of tourists on the island, but still there are much fewer of them here than in summer. If you didn’t manage to fly to a beach holiday in the summer, the most the best option will be a trip in September or October. During these months, the island is set the Velvet season. The weather is perfect for a comfortable beach holiday and for excursions. Prices are gradually falling, which is another significant plus of the holiday this season.