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Dry or wet season: best months for Bali

Bali has two seasons, not six. How they compare on weather, crowds and cost, and which months suit your kind of trip.

Tukad Cepung waterfall inside a cave with beams of light
Dry season
April to October
Wet season
November to March
Wettest month
January
Shoulder months
April, May, September, October

Not like a monsoon at home

Bali’s wet season is nothing like weeks of Mumbai or Kerala monsoon. Rain comes in short, intense storms, usually for a few hours in the afternoon or evening, and the sun often returns the same day.

The dry season brings dry air from Australia, low humidity and 26–31°C. July in Denpasar sees only about 40–50 mm of rain.

In the wet season January is wettest, with over 350 mm in Denpasar and humidity above 85%.

Green rice terraces at Tegalalang near Ubud
Tegalalang rice terraces, Ubud

Dry season or wet season

Dry season

April to October

  • Consistent sun and low humidity
  • Best for diving, surfing and trekking; visibility can pass 30 metres
  • Bali Arts Festival, usually June to July
  • Highest flight and hotel prices; villa rates up 30–50%
  • Crowds and traffic in Ubud, Seminyak and Kuta

Wet season

November to March

  • Fewer tourists and lower flight and hotel prices
  • Greenest rice fields and fullest waterfalls
  • Nyepi, the Day of Silence, usually in March
  • High humidity and afternoon showers
  • Rain can disrupt beach days and volcano treks

The seasons at a glance

Seminyak villa prices are approximate, per night.

The seasons at a glance
TopicWhat to knowGuide
Peak (June to August) Sunny, low humidity, very crowded. Villas about USD 300–500+ a night. Green but drier.
Shoulder (April, May, September, October) Mostly sunny, less humid, moderate crowds. Villas about USD 200–350. Lush and green.
Wet (December to February) Humid with afternoon showers, few crowds. Villas about USD 150–250. At its greenest.

Which months suit you

First-timers and sun-seekers

May and September: reliable weather without the July and August crowds.

Budget and culture

January and February for value and a quieter, greener Bali. March for Nyepi.

Best all-round balance

October: the rains have not properly started, the crowds have gone and prices are reasonable.

Families on school holidays

The dry season, with the most beach time and outdoor activities.

Family packages

Flights and fares by season

Return fares are the page’s approximate figures and change with demand.

Flights and fares by season
TopicWhat to knowGuide
From Delhi and Bengaluru Non-stop to Denpasar: about 7 hours 45 minutes from Delhi and 7 hours 30 minutes from Bengaluru.
From Mumbai Usually one stop, with Singapore Airlines via Singapore, Malaysia Airlines via Kuala Lumpur or Thai Airways via Bangkok.
Shoulder and wet season A direct Delhi return costs about ₹40,000–65,000.
Peak, June to August A direct Delhi return can reach about ₹75,000 or more.
When to book At least three to four months ahead for better fares.
Uluwatu sea cliffs with red flowers in the foreground

Planning your dates

  • Choose your travel window by weather, budget and crowds
  • Set fare alerts from Delhi, Mumbai or Bengaluru to Denpasar
  • Pick a base: Ubud for culture and wellness, Seminyak for dining and shops, Uluwatu for cliffs and surf
  • In the wet season, plan outdoor sights for the morning
  • Check Nyepi dates if you travel in March

Indian passport holders get a 30-day visa on arrival for IDR 500,000.

Questions about the seasons

All questions and answers

Aerial view of Nusa Dua resorts and turquoise water

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