Best time to visit Bali for good weather
When is the best weather in Bali? Monthly breakdown of temperature, rainfall, and sunshine hours — ranked by what actually matters for your trip.
Best month
June
Peak dry season begins — reliably beautiful, before the full July–August crowd.
↑Near-perfect conditions: 30°C, low humidity (73%), almost no rain (59mm)
↑Galungan festival often falls in June — entire island adorned with penjor bamboo poles
↑Ideal for all outdoor activities: hiking, diving, surfing, temple visits
All months ranked — Good weather
Best match
Peak dry season begins — reliably beautiful, before the full July–August crowd.
#1 for good weather
Best match
The dry season opens — reliable sun, lower prices than peak, beach conditions excellent.
#2 for good weather
Best match
Transitional month — noticeably drier, warm, and genuinely underrated.
#3 for good weather
Best match
The shoulder window: crowds thin, prices drop, weather still excellent.
#4 for good weather
Strong option
Perfect weather, worst crowds and prices — the most visited month of the year.
#5 for good weather
Strong option
Shoulder season charm — Ubud Writers Festival, manageable rain, good value.
#6 for good weather
Strong option
Equal to July in weather, slightly worse for crowds — Australian school holidays at peak.
#7 for good weather
Strong option
Monsoon properly returns — good for budget culture trips, bad for anything outdoors.
#8 for good weather
Worth considering
Monsoon beginning to ease — occasional clear mornings, but afternoons remain unreliable.
#9 for good weather
Worth considering
Peak monsoon: flooding in lowlands, grey skies, and infrastructure delays are routine.
#10 for good weather
Worth considering
Still monsoon — marginally drier than January, still not recommended for beach-focused trips.
#11 for good weather
Worth considering
Christmas and New Year drive prices back up — peak crowds meet peak monsoon.
#12 for good weather