Bali March — Pura Luhur Uluwatu temple in morning light

Bali · Indonesia

March

Monsoon beginning to ease — occasional clear mornings, but afternoons remain unreliable.

Strong option

#7 of 12 months

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Climate

High

30.8°C

Low

23.9°C

Rain

215mm

Sun

6.1hrs/day

30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5

How March scores in Bali

Weather
Average
Value
Very good
Crowds
Good
Events
Good
Atmosphere
Very good

What you gain in March

  • Nyepi (if in March) offers a profound cultural experience found nowhere else in the world
  • Prices remain low with the shoulder benefits
  • Morning sunrise at Gunung Batur can be spectacular on clear days

What you sacrifice

  • 215mm of rain still significant — afternoon plans frequently disrupted
  • Diving visibility reduced in some sites due to monsoon runoff
  • Not a beach holiday yet by any stretch

How March compares to May (best month)

FactorMarchMay
Weather
4
8
Value
7
7
Crowds
6
7

March in other destinations

Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Bali, not across destinations. Methodology →