Best Time To Visit Bali

Central Bali’s Highlights by Vintage VW Jeep

In Bali

A vintage 1970s-style VW Jeep tour is one of the coolest ways to explore central Bali. Jump on board this classic icon and travel to your first stop: the 1000-year-old Batuan Temple, which is a village and ancestral temple that’s cared for by the residents of Batuan. Your driver will then continue through local villages to artsy Ubud – the cultural heart of Bali and a hub of traditional crafts and dance. Highlights here include impressive Puri Saren Agung Palace, the arts market and famous monkey forest, where playful brown macaques dart around the ancient trees and ornate statues. A scenic drive through rice fields and sleepy mountain villages then awaits to reach imposing Mount Batur. The view of the volcano, caldera and Lake Batur is breathtakingly beautiful, so make sure you’ve got your camera ready. Next up is a drive down into the crater to the lava fields, where you’ll have time to wander through the unique rock formations. Lunch-with-a-view will be served on the edge of the crater before your journey continues to the tranquil and lesser-visited temple of Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu – a beautiful water temple built on a natural spring and surrounded by lotus ponds and thick forest. The final stop will be Tegallalang, where giant steps have been carved into the landscape to create lush rice terraces.

• Duration: full day
• Time: 7am to 4pm
• Departing daily from South Bali, Seminyak or Central Ubud hotels
• Operates year round
• Private experience

Good to know
We recommend bringing a light jacket or jumper and long trousers as it can get cool in the mountains. A sarong will be provided to allow you to cover up for temple visits.

Mount Batur Sunrise Trek

In Bali

Watching the sun rise from the top of Bali’s Mount Batur is an unforgettable experience. A very early start awaits as we’ll need to start the climb around 4am to make sure we reach the summit in time for sunrise. Mount Batur is a 1717-metre-high active volcano to the north west of Mount Agung. The climb will take around two hours and we’ll reach the top just as the sun rises for a magical and peaceful moment high above the island. Tuck into a well-earnt breakfast and enjoy time to soak up the panoramic views over the volcanic landscape and mountain peaks and acknowledge your achievement. You’ll then head back down to base camp, where a soothing soak in hot springs will be waiting for you. This sunrise trek would be a fantastic adventure to add on to a honeymoon or beach holiday.

• Departing Monday, Thursday and Friday from South Bali, Seminyak, Ubud, Uluwatu and Candidasa hotels • Operates year round
• Group experience

Good to know
There are a number of things we recommend bringing for this trip: warm clothes, hiking shoes, long trousers, swimwear, camera and sun block. Your professional tour guide will provide a head lamp, walking sticks, gloves, hiking bag, rain coat and a small water bottle to make the climb much easier. This climb is classified as a medium level of difficulty, so a good level of fitness is required (as a guide, it’s suitable for those that enjoy hill walking).

Western Bali’s Highlights by Vintage VW Jeep

In Bali

Bali’s colourful VW 181 Safari Jeeps are a classic sight around the island. They also provide a seriously cool way to explore. Jump on board for an adventure around western Bali to see some of the island’s most famous temples and stunning diverse landscapes. Your tour begins with a trip to Bali’s most popular attraction: the ancient sea temple shrine of Pura Tanah Lot, which is perched on a rock formation offshore. A morning visit will hopefully mean you’ll have a more tranquil experience. You’ll then be driven through villages and rice fields up into the mountains to the rainforested slopes of Batukaru volcano, home to impressive Pura Luhur Batukaru, which you’ll explore on a guided tour. A drive through Bali’s most spectacular rice terraces around UNESCO World Heritage-listed Jatiluwih follows, before you arrive at Bedugul, located 1200 meters above sea level. We’ll stop at Beratan Lake to visit beautiful Ulun Danu Temple, which sits in the middle of the lake, and have a buffet lunch in the tropical gardens. On our route back, we’ll head to a colourful local market so you can experience the buzz of local life and then look around a traditional Balinese family compound, which has a distinctive design, for an insightful end to the day.

• Duration: full day
• Time: 7am to 4pm
• Departing daily from South Bali, Seminyak and Central Ubud hotels
• Operates year round
• Private experience

Good to know
We recommend bringing a light jacket or jumper and long trousers as it can get cool in the mountains.

Best time to visit Bali

Most visitors think the best time to visit Bali is between May and August as conditions are warm and sunny. However, July and August in particular can be busy and our experts suggest May, June and September as the ideal months. That said, you can expect hot temperatures throughout the year, with temperatures ranging between 26-29°C, and only cooling slightly in the more central regions around Ubud and the mountains. Bali has two distinct seasons to bear in mind when deciding when to visit: the wet, falling between October and March, and the dry, spanning between April and September. The arrival of the dry season means hotter weather and an increase of sunny days, but with peak season coinciding with European summer holidays, it also means an increase in the number of visitors in July and August.

Bali Weather

Best time to go

Apr - Sep

January

26°c

296 mm

February

26°c

244 mm

March

26°c

210 mm

April

26°c

131 mm

May

25°c

74 mm

June

24°c

57 mm

July

24°c

53 mm

August

24°c

42 mm

September

24°c

53 mm

October

25°c

68 mm

November

26°c

154 mm

December

26°c

260 mm

Bali Weather by Month

Bali in January
January is typically Bali’s wettest month, though rainfall is not usually constant; you can expect hot sunny days with average temperatures of 26°C, but these will likely be interrupted with brief tropical downpours. In the higher regions around Mount Batur, temperatures are cooler and can drop to 15°C at night.

Bali in February
The rainy season continues in February, with hot and humid days punctuated by intense periods of tropical rainfall. The temperatures stay at a consistent 26°C but with rough seas at this time, diving and snorkelling visibility around West Bali National Park are greatly reduced.

Bali in March
March is another month where you can expect a high chance of afternoon rain showers. Days are hot, with temperatures increasing to an average of 27°C, and humidity can feel a little intense – for a respite, this is a great time to head inland to the cooler temperatures in Ubud.

Bali in April
With Bali’s wet season coming to an end, the chance of rainfall this month starts to reduce significantly. You’ll enjoy mostly sunny days and temperatures will start to climb. With less winds along the coast, water visibility for diving and snorkelling off Bali’s east coast is very good.

Bali in May
May is Bali’s hottest month, with temperatures averaging a maximum of 29°C. You can expect consistently dry and sunny weather, which makes for excellent diving and mountain climbing conditions. With the island not overly busy at this time, this is a great month to check for best value offers.

Bali in June
One of the best months to visit Bali, June enjoys idyllic conditions with constant sunshine and a wonderfully warm average temperature of 27°C. You’re still not quite into the high season this month, so with visitor numbers fairly low you’ll enjoy less crowded hotels, beaches and restaurants if you visit now.

Bali in July
July is another dry month, with an average of 4 days of rain and maximum temperatures of 27°C. With European school holidays approaching, July is a popular time of year to visit the island, so beach hotels, particularly in the popular resorts of Sanur and Seminyak, are likely to be busy. Water visibility for diving and snorkelling are excellent this month.

Bali in August
Bali’s weather in August follows in similar fashion to July. With an average of 10 hours of sunshine a day, August is the sunniest month of the year – you’ll enjoy perfect beach conditions and hot temperatures that average 27°C. The south coast beach resorts are very busy this month, so for relief from the crowds as well as the hot weather, it might be worth heading towards the central region around Ubud.

Bali in September
September is still a predominantly dry month with plenty of sunshine and clear skies, and temperatures that average a hot 27°C. One of the best months to visit Bali, the end of the European summer holidays mean that visitor numbers begin to reduce – the south coast beaches will become less crowded and you’ll experience fewer crowds when visiting temples and towns.

Bali in October
October is officially the start of the wet season, so brief bursts of rainfall should be expected this month. Temperatures remain very warm in October, and you’ll still enjoy good water visibility around the protected dive spots of Menjangan and West Bali National Park.

Bali in November
With the wet season now in full swing, you can expect an increased level of rainfall in November, particularly towards the end of the month. Sunny days are still frequent, and temperatures remain hot at an average of 27°C. Due to the wetter conditions, mountain climbing and trekking Mount Batur are not recommended this month.

Bali in December
December in Bali has a high chance of rain showers, though you can still enjoy long periods of sunshine and very warm temperatures. With sea conditions worsening and the south coast beaches getting windier, water visibility is greatly reduced. Despite the wet weather, Christmas and New Year remain a popular time of year for visitors, so if you’re planning on visiting Bali now it’s well worth booking activities in advance.

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