The Best Time to Visit Bali (Month-by-Month)

Bali is a year-round destination, but the experience — and the price — changes a lot depending on when you go. Here's how to pick your month.

The short answer

• Best overall: May, June and September. Dry season, warm weather, but just outside the busiest, priciest window.
• Best weather: July and August. Peak dry season — also peak crowds and peak hotel prices.
• Best value: February and November. Shoulder months with lower prices and fewer people.

Dry season vs wet season

Bali has two seasons rather than four.

• Dry season (roughly April–October): Sunny days, lower humidity, calmer seas. This is prime time. July–August and the Christmas/New Year period are the busiest.
• Wet season (roughly November–March): Hotter, more humid, with short heavy downpours — often in the afternoon rather than all day. Prices drop and the island is greener and quieter.

Month by month

• April: Start of the dry season. Good weather, prices still reasonable.
• May–June: Arguably the sweet spot — reliable weather, gardens still lush, before the July rush.
• July–August: The best weather but the highest prices and biggest crowds. Book hotels well ahead.
• September: Another excellent month — dry, warm and quieter than August.
• October: Transition month; still mostly dry early on.
• November–March: Wet season. Cheaper, quieter, still plenty of sunshine between showers.

When to book

For July–August or Christmas/New Year, book your hotel months ahead — the best-value places sell out first. For shoulder and wet-season travel you have far more flexibility and better rates.

When you've settled on your dates, compare hotels and lock in your stay on Booking.com.