Bali · Indonesia
January
Peak monsoon: flooding in lowlands, grey skies, and infrastructure delays are routine.
Worth considering
#10 of 12 months
There are better months for Bali — see the full ranking below.
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High
30.2°C
Low
23.8°C
Rain
300mm
Sun
5.1hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How January scores in Bali
Weather
Below average
Value
Very good
Crowds
Good
Events
Above average
Atmosphere
Good
What you gain in January
- ↑Prices 25–35% lower than July–August peak
- ↑Rice terraces at Tegalalang vivid green and genuinely lush
- ↑Fewer Western tourists — more genuinely local atmosphere in Ubud
What you sacrifice
- ↓300mm of rain across the month — not scattered showers but prolonged tropical downpours
- ↓Flood risk on low-lying roads between Seminyak and Kuta
- ↓Sea conditions rough — swimming at most beaches inadvisable
How January compares to May (best month)
| Factor | January | May ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 3 | 8 |
| Value | 7 | 7 |
| Crowds | 6 | 7 |
January in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Bali, not across destinations. Methodology →