Bali · Indonesia
October
Shoulder season charm — Ubud Writers Festival, manageable rain, good value.
Strong option
#5 of 12 months
There are better months for Bali — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
31.1°C
Low
23.6°C
Rain
136mm
Sun
7.1hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How October scores in Bali
Weather
Good
Value
Good
Crowds
Good
Events
Very good
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in October
- ↑Ubud Writers & Readers Festival brings global literary culture to the island
- ↑Prices comfortably below peak despite decent weather in the first half of the month
- ↑Rain falls in concentrated afternoon bursts — mornings typically clear and beautiful
What you sacrifice
- ↓136mm of rain is a meaningful amount — afternoon plans need flexibility
- ↓Sea can get rough again by mid-October on southern beaches
- ↓Sunset at some west-facing spots partially obscured by incoming cloud
How October compares to May (best month)
| Factor | October | May ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 6 | 8 |
| Value | 6 | 7 |
| Crowds | 6 | 7 |
October in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Bali, not across destinations. Methodology →