Diving and snorkelling
June to August has the clearest water, including Manta Point and the Liberty wreck at Tulamben. April and May are close behind.
The best time to visit Bali
Weather, sea conditions, crowds and villa prices through the year, so you can pick the months that suit your trip.
- Dry season
- April to October
- Peak months
- June to August
- Wettest months
- December and January
- Nyepi
- March: the island shuts for 24 hours
Bali month by month
Temperatures, rainfall and price changes are the page’s approximate figures.
| Topic | What to know | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| April and May | Shoulder season. About 28–30°C, short afternoon showers, lower humidity. Villa rates often 10–15% below July and August. | |
| June to August | Peak season. About 27°C, very little rain, calm seas. Villa rates up 30–50% and flights at their highest. | |
| September and October | Second shoulder. September averages 29°C; October brings the odd brief shower. Villa prices 10–20% below peak. | |
| November to January | Wet season. 26–28°C, daily showers, 250–300 mm of rain a month in December and January. Fewest crowds. | |
| February and March | Rain easing, sunny spells longer, sea improving by late March. Some of the best value, and Nyepi in March. |
Why the shoulder months work
April, May and September give you dry-season weather with fewer people. The island is still green after the rains, and ceremonies become more frequent.
Sea visibility around Nusa Penida and Candidasa often passes 20–25 metres in April and May. Restaurant tables and clifftop villas are easier to book than in July.
Delhi has a non-stop flight of about 7 hours 45 minutes, so a short shoulder-season trip is easy to fit in.
Travelling in June, July or August
This is the high season: steady sun, low humidity and often under 50 mm of rain in a month. It is the best time for surfing, diving and beach clubs.
It is also the most expensive. Some premium villas charge $1,500–2,000 a night, and flights from India cost the most.
- Book villas and popular restaurants months in advance
- Expect busier roads during religious festivals
- Christmas and New Year are also busy and expensive
Which months suit your trip
What the wet season is like
From November the rain comes in heavy bursts, usually in the afternoon. Mornings and evenings are often clear.
Rice terraces are at their greenest and waterfalls are at full flow. The east coast around Candidasa and Amed often stays good for diving while the west coast gets choppier.
Outside the Christmas and New Year weeks, flights from India can be competitive and many resorts offer longer-stay discounts.
Questions about timing
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