Bali · Indonesia
August
Equal to July in weather, slightly worse for crowds — Australian school holidays at peak.
Strong option
#9 of 12 months
There are better months for Bali — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
29.9°C
Low
22.6°C
Rain
38mm
Sun
9hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How August scores in Bali
Weather
Outstanding
Value
Below average
Crowds
Low
Events
Good
Atmosphere
Above average
What you gain in August
- ↑Driest month of the year by some measures
- ↑Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (late October preview events)
- ↑All outdoor activities weather-guaranteed, including diving at Crystal Bay
What you sacrifice
- ↓Australian holiday surge makes Seminyak and Kuta significantly busier than July
- ↓Some of the highest hotel prices of the year
- ↓Overly touristic atmosphere makes finding authentic experiences harder
How August compares to May (best month)
| Factor | August | May ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 9 | 8 |
| Value | 3 | 7 |
| Crowds | 2 | 7 |
August in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Bali, not across destinations. Methodology →