Bali is at its best from May to September.
It is busiest and priciest in June to August and December.
Expect the most rain in November to March.
Here is every month at a glance, the dates to plan around, and flights from five Indian cities.
Bali month by month
Average highs and lows, rain, the season and what's on, for the next twelve months.
| Month | Weather | Season | What's on |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 30° / 25°some rain, 79 mm | Shoulder | Dussehra |
| November 2026 | 30° / 26°rainy spells, 135 mm | Off-season | Diwali |
| December 2026 | 29° / 26°wet, 240 mm | Peak | Christmas and New Year |
| January 2027 | 29° / 26°very wet, 289 mm | Shoulder | Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend |
| February 2027 | 29° / 26°very wet, 307 mm | Off-season | Wet season: hot and humid with heavy downpours, mostly in the afternoon and night.... |
| March 2027 | 29° / 26°wet, 190 mm | Off-season | Nyepi and Eid breakNyepi, Bali shuts downHoli |
| April 2027 | 29° / 26°rainy spells, 110 mm | Shoulder | Indian summer holidays |
| May 2027Best weather | 29° / 26°some rain, 79 mm | Shoulder | Indian summer holidays |
| June 2027Best weather | 28° / 26°some rain, 75 mm | Peak | Indian summer holidays |
| July 2027Best weather | 28° / 25°some rain, 60 mm | Peak | Dry season: sunny, less humid and calm seas on the south coast. The best time for... |
| August 2027Best weather | 28° / 24°some rain, 57 mm | Peak | Dry season: sunny, less humid and calm seas on the south coast. The best time for... |
| September 2027Best weather | 29° / 25°some rain, 66 mm | Shoulder | Dry season: sunny, less humid and calm seas on the south coast. The best time for... |
Dates to plan around
Festivals, holidays and closures in Bali, and the Indian holiday rushes that raise fares.
- 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
- 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
- 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
- 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
- 6–15 MarNyepi and Eid breakNyepi (8 Mar), Eid (10-11 Mar) and joint leave days make a national break of about ten days: flights and hotels fill with domestic travellers.
- 8 MarNyepi, Bali shuts downBali's Day of Silence: the island, including the airport, shuts for 24 hours from 6 am, with no flights, and visitors must stay inside their hotels. Ogoh-ogoh parades fill the streets the night before.
- 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
- 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
- 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
- 27–31 OctDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Friday 29 Oct): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips abroad book up.
Flights to Bali from India
The cheapest fare our scanner has seen from each city in the last two weeks. Open a route to price every month live.
Good to know
When is the best time to visit Bali?
The best weather in Bali is from May to September. Dry season: sunny, less humid and calm seas on the south coast. The best time for beaches, diving and Mount Batur sunrise treks. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is June to August and December. The quietest months are February to March and November.
When is the rainy season in Bali?
The wettest months are November to March. Wet season: hot and humid with heavy downpours, mostly in the afternoon and night. From December to March currents wash rubbish onto the west-coast beaches.
When is Bali most crowded?
Peak season is June to August and December, when stays cost the most and the sights are busiest.
What is the cheapest way to fly to Bali from India?
Of the Indian cities we track, Chennai has the lowest fare right now: ₹16,431 (one-way) for Fri 23 Oct.
How hot does Bali get?
The hottest month is November, with average highs of 30°C; the coolest nights come in August, around 24°C.