Bali · Indonesia
September
The shoulder window: crowds thin, prices drop, weather still excellent.
Strong option
#4 of 12 months
There are better months for Bali — see the full ranking below.
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High
30.4°C
Low
23°C
Rain
74mm
Sun
8.4hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How September scores in Bali
Weather
Excellent
Value
Above average
Crowds
Above average
Events
Good
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in September
- ↑Peak tourist rush subsides — prices fall 20–30% from August
- ↑Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (late October approaching)
- ↑Weather still overwhelmingly dry with occasional welcome cloud cover reducing heat
What you sacrifice
- ↓Monsoon begins returning in short afternoon bursts by late September
- ↓Still relatively expensive compared to low season (Nov–March)
- ↓Some operators treat September as extended peak — check prices carefully
How September compares to May (best month)
| Factor | September | May ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 8 | 8 |
| Value | 5 | 7 |
| Crowds | 5 | 7 |
September in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Bali, not across destinations. Methodology →