Best time to visit Bali

When to go to Bali

Bali sits a few degrees south of the equator, so its weather is driven by monsoons, not seasons. Dry months bring postcard sunsets at Uluwatu and surfable swells on the Bukit. Wet months bring afternoon storms that flood the rice terraces and empty the beaches. Knowing which months are which is the whole game.

Seasonal overview

12-month overview

Best weeks to visit Bali

Tips for Bali

• July and August are peak tourist months. Hotels can double in price and Canggu traffic is brutal.
• May and September hit the sweet spot: dry weather but pre-crowd. Most locals quietly recommend these.
• Avoid late December and early January unless you love crowds, traffic, and surge pricing.

Plan your trip to Bali

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