Names

When is the best time to go to the ball? When is the best time to go to the island? Tourists should be prepared for such factors.

From the point of view of the ideal time for a vacation, there is no pronounced season in Bali. You can surf, travel and enjoy the beauty of the local nature all 365 days a year. However, in different times Over the years, life on the island has changed. First, it concerns small changes in Bali's climate.

Rainy season in Bali

November to March is the rainy season in Bali. At this time, the air and water temperature freezes at around 30 degrees, the humidity is almost maximum and it rains periodically, especially heavy showers. But you should not be very scared, since precipitation occurs mainly at night and for a short time. Immediately after a heavy downpour most often comes out bright sun. Of course, with an unfortunate set of circumstances, it can rain regularly for a week or even two, but this is rare.

Dry season in Bali

The rest of the time in Bali is a dry season. From April to October, it rains quite rarely, the temperature of the air and water drops by several degrees, and the humidity of the air goes down. July and August are the two coldest months in Bali, air and water temperature during the day is about 25 degrees, air humidity drops to 60%. For those who do not tolerate heat well, this is the most the best time for holidays in Bali.

Due to climate change, vacations, various holidays in Bali, three seasons can be distinguished, during which the number of tourists, housing prices and air flights change.

peak season

The period of the New Year holidays, as well as July and August, is the most popular time in Bali. At this time, all air carriers greatly inflate prices and in order to buy a ticket at an affordable price, you will have to rely on luck and make a lot of effort during the search. Rental prices are also on the rise. Due to the large influx of tourists, free rooms in hotels and villas end long before the peak season in Bali. In the most popular areas: Kuta, Seminyak, Lovina, it becomes very crowded, there are serious traffic jams on the roads. At many surf spots, the number of surfers who are simultaneously in the water sometimes exceeds a hundred and it is not very comfortable to ride, especially for beginners.

An unpleasant surprise for vacationers in December and January may be the fact that at this time the western coast of Bali, especially the beaches of Kuta and Seminyak, is heavily polluted. In winter, ocean currents bring a myriad of various garbage: plastic bags, packaging, bottles and more. Beach workers, as well as nearby hotels, are trying to remove mountains of garbage, but the situation does not change much from this. If you are determined to visit the island of Bali during the New Year holidays, then it is better to choose other areas of Bali as a place of residence or at least visit other beaches of the island in order to avoid unpleasant impressions.

High season

June and September follow the peak season in Bali and are also very popular with tourists. different countries. Prices for air travel and housing are rising, traffic jams often form on the main roads of the islands. From the end of spring to the beginning of autumn, all surf spots on the west coast begin to “work” with might and main and often give surfers perfect waves. Almost every year in June, stages of the world surfing championships are held here. Despite the increase in the cost of holidays during this period, June and September are great for an incredible and eventful holiday in Bali.

low season

From February to May, as well as from October to November, the number of tourists in Bali is much less than the rest of the time. The price of a flight to Bali is the most reasonable, especially if you ask this question in advance. An excellent bonus is that from October to March, Transaero Airlines offers direct charter flights to Bali. The cost of such tickets is higher than for a flight with transfers, but on the other hand, 12-13 hours on the plane and you are already in Bali. During this period, you will have a huge choice and variety of free housing with minimal prices. The situation on the island's roads is also improving significantly. The low season in Bali is great for budget travelers.

For those who want to have a great and quite economical vacation in Bali and are free to choose a month for traveling, I advise you to stay at the end of March-April or October. Despite the fact that this period belongs to the off-season in Bali, the weather is very comfortable: it rarely rains, the air and ocean temperatures are around 27-28 degrees, and the air humidity is about 70%. If you approach the search for a profitable flight to Bali in advance, you have the opportunity to purchase good airfare Moscow-Bali and back for 25-30 thousand rubles. Read more about how to look for cheap tickets in the article: how to get to Bali. You won’t have any problems with housing either, there are a lot of options at this time, starting from inexpensive hotel rooms and individual houses, ending with villas for a large company with an adequate cost of living. The roads are much freer and it will be easier for you to get used to the local traffic. The conditions for learning to surf during this period are excellent: the ocean is clean and very warm, the number of surfers on the spots is acceptable, and the waves in Bali are always cool.

The first thing you need to know about Bali is that here all year round approximately the same temperature of water and air: 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 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, New Year in Bali you often have to celebrate in a raincoat :-) The dry season falls on April-October, with the most pleasant weather in July-August, at this time in Bali it 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 you have to book well in advance. Another minus: the water is a little colder than in the rainy season, it drops to 26-27 degrees. Which is still of course 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.

Click for weather forecast

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 the sun is bright. 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 shade and use sunscreen, otherwise you will burn yourself.

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. Hasn't started yet high season and the turmoil around the May holidays, 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 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 it. 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 lucky 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.

The rains during the wet season in Bali are not just small showers. 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, big waves often come, there are a lot of tourists in Bali, which also affects the situation on the water: most lineups get 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 of 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 slightly calmer 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:

We talk about the seasons in Bali: when is the season beach holiday, the rainy season, and when is the best time to surf? 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.

(Photo © Chugy / flickr.com / Licensed CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

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 on the beach as possible. Dry season starts at April, but the high tourist season in Bali begins in May and continues until until the end of October. At this time, ideal conditions for excursions, sports and beach holidays - there is no excess humidity, there is almost no rain. 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 light, 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.

(Photo © Mayer 8 / flickr.com / Licensed under CC BY 2.0)

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 without sunscreen It's best not to go outside. 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.

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. Overall March 17 cloudy days, humidity drops to 75%, but against the backdrop 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 a relaxing holiday Nusa Dua beaches are preferable.

To the question “What season is the best time to visit Bali?” have to answer quite often. It is quite easy to answer it, since the season in Bali changes only twice, there are dry and wet seasons. Bali is only eight degrees below the equator, so no season will seem familiar to you - and it's for the best, because Bali boasts a year-round holiday season and never-ending summer. True, with small nuances that need to be considered when planning a trip.

Dry season in Bali

The best time to travel to the island is from mid-April to late October. It is towards the end of April that the wet season in Bali comes to naught, and the sun comes into its own. At this time, southeasterly winds begin to blow, and the humidity of the air decreases, which provides coolness. Coolness in this particular case does not mean cold, but the fact that even during the day you will not suffocate from unbearable heat, enjoying the fresh breeze. The air temperature at this time is approximately 26-28 degrees Celsius, and the water temperature in the ocean is 25-28 degrees. It is impossible not to mention that summer on the island is traditionally considered the best, because it is in summer that the biggest waves come. Thus you will have a great opportunity pump your level of surfing to the heights that you can only be capable of - the ocean favors. However, at this time it is not always easy for beginners, sometimes the ocean shakes in earnest, and the skills gained before, even such basic ones as, for example, may not be enough to go one on one with the elements. Precipitation during these months in Bali practically does not fall, and if something similar to rain falls every few weeks, it will be very short. Of course, the high season in Bali has its pitfalls: at this time, tour operators ring all the bells, as many plan their vacation in July-August, and ticket prices become significantly more expensive than during the wet season.

Wet season in Bali

In case you failed to snatch the long-awaited summer vacation, then you have a great opportunity to fly to Bali from the end of October to the end of March. It is immediately necessary to make a reservation that the wet season in Bali is not as terrible as, for example, in India, when the winter inhabitants of Goa are happy to leave for their native land, because they literally begin to flood. The low season in Bali has its incomparable advantages:

Airfare prices are dropping rapidly.
The flow of tourists is decreasing (of course, excluding the New Year and Christmas holidays), which means that the line-ups become quieter, and you have more opportunity to learn to surf in comfortable conditions.
Because of the rains, the island begins to bloom actively, all imaginable and unimaginable flowers and trees grow by leaps and bounds, thus providing you with a beautiful tropical addition to your vacation.

Rain season

Now about the rains. The rainiest season in Bali is from mid-December to mid-February. Tropical downpours begin as suddenly as they end, and go on for a couple of hours at most. It does not rain every day, but it would be unfair not to mention that in the most unpleasant scenario, the sky can rain for a day or two in a row. After the end of a tropical downpour, even the largest and deepest puddles dry up in a matter of minutes. The air temperature during this period becomes slightly higher than in summer (28-30 degrees), but due to the increased humidity it becomes hotter, however, and this can be experienced by hiding in the shade or swimming (rolling) in the ocean, the water temperature in which becomes as warm as possible ( up to 30 degrees).

As you can see, significant and very annoying minuses in wet season there are practically none in Bali, except, perhaps, one. Around the end of November to mid-January, the ocean begins to give away the garbage accumulated over the summer, and the picture on the beaches of Kuta and Jimbaran can be depressing. But during the day, beach workers conscientiously clean the territory entrusted to them, trying with all their might to make you clean and comfortable.

I would like to sum it up by saying that it is good to travel to Bali both in summer and in winter - all seasons have their practical and aesthetic charms. If you did not know until the last moment which month is better to take a vacation, we suggest that you re-read this article. After that, you can decide for yourself, without additional agitation, when exactly it will be more comfortable for you to come to ours in order to go to the ocean every morning to conquer more and more new waves.

The change of seasons in Bali is not familiar to people from northern hemisphere Earth. The inhabitants of Russia are accustomed to the four seasons that follow each other throughout the year: winter, spring, summer and autumn. However, there are only two seasons in Bali: dry and wet. The first falls on the summer months and the beginning of autumn. At this time, the island has hot weather without a lot of rainfall. Toward night there is a slight cooling, and locals consider such weather as winter. During the rainy season it rains almost every day. It lasts from November to March. However, more often precipitation can be expected at night, and then they last no longer than an hour.

Climate in Bali

The climate of Bali is shaped by the monsoons. Dry southeast winds they blow from April to October, and the humid northeast from November to February, thus dividing the climate of the island into two main seasons - the dry season and the rainy season.

The amount of rainfall on the island is uneven. Where there is high mountains rainfall is higher as the mountains hold back the clouds, which causes frequent rains in these places. In the southern and western parts of the island, the number of rainy days is approximately 150 per year, while in the northern part of the island, their number is approximately 50 to 80. Denpassar and Bukit Badung have a special microclimate, there is either very little or no rain. happens regardless of the season.

The air temperature in Bali is not evenly distributed, as the relief of the island has different heights.

The water temperature practically does not change throughout the year, remaining at a level of 28 degrees.

When planning a trip, it is worth considering that the beginning and end of the rainy season in Bali can begin both earlier and later.

Rainy season in Bali

The wet season lasts from December to March. Due to frequent tropical rainfall, low season humidity in Bali often reaches 95 percent, while during the dry season it is as low as 75 percent. This creates no small difficulties for people who do not tolerate high humidity and heat, therefore we recommend that such people refrain from traveling to the island at this time of the year.

Despite the fact that it rains often, they usually do not interfere with tourists' rest, as they usually last no more than two hours and begin in the afternoon or even at night, but there are also prolonged downpours that can last for several days. Beach lovers have nothing to do here at this time, as there are high waves on the sea, and a lot of garbage often accumulates on the shore due to storms, and the sun is often hidden behind clouds.

As for the prices for holidays in Bali in the low season, the prices for rental housing, as well as all tourist services, drop noticeably, so if rain and humidity are not a problem for you, then you can save a lot. Many come to Bali in the low season specifically to enjoy a spa holiday.

Is Bali suitable for celebrating the New Year? Yes, and yes again. On New Year's Eve, a real influx of Russian and European tourists begins on the island of Bali, who are not afraid of the vagaries of the weather.

Dry season in Bali

The high season starts in May and lasts until about October. The best time to visit Bali is May, June, July, August. This period is considered the most favorable for visiting the island. At this time of the year, the island has moderate, not too high temperatures and almost no rain, which creates excellent conditions for visiting excursions and attractions, beach holidays and activities. various types sports.

The only downside to holidays during the high season is that due to the sharp influx of tourists to the island during these months, prices for holidays, tourist services, hotel accommodation and rental of houses and villas increase dramatically.

The bulk of European tourists prefer to relax in Bali in June and August. Vacationers who are planning a vacation for this time of the year will not only enjoy the great weather, but also take part in several Indonesian holidays.

The best time to relax

The best time for rest, in terms of favorable climate, as well as the mildest adaptation to it, is from May to September. During this period, the humidity level is compensated high temperature air, and there is practically no rain in the summer in Bali.
Obviously for a tourist who has chosen to travel to Indonesia in such months, and financial benefits. In May, you can have time to buy a tour at a “burning” price, and already at the place of the holiday itself, you can save on buying groceries (a large number of seasonal fruits) and entertainment (an extensive price range of leisure options).

Island beach season

Duration beach season varies depending on the resort area chosen by the tourist. In the vast majority of cases, the most favorable time for sunbathing on the beach and swimming in the ocean is from May to October. This is the "dry" season, during which precipitation in Bali is extremely rare.

Surf season

Bali (the season for a holiday by month, which is the most suitable, depends on the expected degree of activity of the tourist on the island) is an unofficially recognized world center for surfing. Both experienced professionals and beginners come here from all over the world, only learning the basics of conquering ocean waves. The most favorable for practicing this sport is the period from July to August. At this time, a dry wind of the right strength usually blows, due to which large waves are formed, ideal for surfing.

diving season

When planning a trip to Bali for the purpose of diving, tourists should choose tours that fall during the dry season. In the absence of storms and frequent rains during this period, the ocean will be clean and transparent, its inhabitants will be calm, and the absence big waves will allow the diver to dive under the water as successfully as possible.

Where is the best place to live on the island?

The place of temporary residence on the island should be chosen taking into account the composition of the company going on a trip. For example, for family vacation the best place to stop will be: Nusa Dua; Jimbaran; Sanur; Ubud; Lovina. There are no noisy events at these resorts, life there is calm and measured. Guest villas or hotels offer various activities for family people within their residential area.
It is designed for both toddlers and older children and their parents. For surfers and young adults heading to Bali in search of adventure, staying in popular resort areas is worth considering. They are: Kuta; Seminyak; Chang; Bukit.

In such places, you can not only catch waves, but also visit clubs, noisy parties and have an active nightlife.