Bali · Indonesia
December
Christmas and New Year drive prices back up — peak crowds meet peak monsoon.
Worth considering
#12 of 12 months
There are better months for Bali — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
30.3°C
Low
23.8°C
Rain
275mm
Sun
5.3hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How December scores in Bali
Weather
Below average
Value
Above average
Crowds
Average
Events
Good
Atmosphere
Good
What you gain in December
- ↑Christmas and New Year parties in Seminyak and Canggu world-class
- ↑Balinese cultural ceremonies increase around temple anniversaries
- ↑High-end resorts offer genuinely spectacular monsoon-season atmospheric experiences
What you sacrifice
- ↓Worst combination: 275mm of rain AND peak Western tourist prices (Christmas week)
- ↓Flooding risk highest in December and January
- ↓Value proposition collapses: you pay July prices for November weather
How December compares to May (best month)
| Factor | December | May ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 3 | 8 |
| Value | 5 | 7 |
| Crowds | 4 | 7 |
December in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Bali, not across destinations. Methodology →