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West coast breaks like Uluwatu and Canggu run best in the dry months. In the wet season, surf the east coast at Keramas and Sanur.
Season Guide · Month by Month
Bali has two seasons: dry from April to October and wet from November to March. Choose your month by weather, crowds and price.
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Season by Season
Temperatures barely move all year. Rain, crowds and prices are what change.
| Season | Weather | Crowds & prices |
|---|---|---|
| Peak dry: June to August | 28–30°C, low humidity, only 2–3 rain days a month | Peak crowds; prices up 20–40% on low season |
| Shoulder: April, May, September, October | 27–29°C, about 5–7 days of brief afternoon rain a month | Fewer visitors; luxury stays often 10–20% cheaper |
| Early wet: November to January | 27–29°C, humidity up to 85–90%, short heavy downpours | 20–30% cheaper, except the Christmas and New Year peak |
| Late wet: February and March | February averages about 200mm of rain; lighter by March | Lowest prices: up to 25–35% below peak dry rates |
Match the Month
Surf, dive, culture or quiet: each has its own best window.
West coast breaks like Uluwatu and Canggu run best in the dry months. In the wet season, surf the east coast at Keramas and Sanur.
Nusa Penida visibility often exceeds 25 meters in the dry season, with manta rays and mola-mola. Water sits at 26–28°C.
March brings Nyepi and the Ogoh-Ogoh parades the night before. Waterfalls and rice paddies peak in the wet months.
Ubud retreats, cooking classes and spa days feel more serene in the wet season, outside the festive peak.
Questions
February and March, when prices are typically at their lowest. Avoid June to August, when airfares from Singapore peak.
Rarely. Expect intense tropical downpours, often in the afternoon or evening, that clear to fresh scenery.
It is the wettest month, with over 250mm of rain, yet holiday crowds push prices back up from mid-December to early January. Book well ahead.
The whole island stops for 24 hours: no flights, no traffic and minimal electricity. Dates follow the Balinese calendar, usually in March.
Luxury villas and top resorts are often booked 6–9 months ahead for June to August. Reserve popular restaurants weeks in advance.
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