Discover the best times to visit Bali for weather, hotel prices and activities.
We figured out the best time to visit tropical Bali based on a combination of all important holiday factors.
Best time to visit Bali:
April-June and September-October
Why:
April to October is the dry season in Bali, but June to August (along with Christmas and New Year) is the peak season, so these times will be the busiest. For a good balance of sunny, dry weather, affordable prices and not too many crowds, April to June and September to October are the best times to visit.
Overview:
Bali is a tropical destination and a great place to visit year-round, with temperatures averaging 30°C throughout the year.
Bali is a popular family destination for travellers during all school holidays, so June to August and December will be busier than the rest of the year. This is likely to mean higher prices.
Weather & Prices:
Best time to visit Bali, weather-wise: April to August is likely to be dry and sunny, making it perfect beach weather.
Cheapest time to visit Bali: If you avoid common school holidays, you can often get great deals to Bali throughout the year. The cheapest deals we’ve seen (where flights can fall as low as $100 each way) are often for January to April.
Best time to visit Bali for…
- Surfing: It depends where you are. The surf on the west coast is better in the dry season (from May to September) but surfing on the east coast is better during the wet season (November to March). Check Bali Surf Travel Company for more details.
- Honeymoon: Avoid school holidays for a more peaceful break. We’d recommend April to June (excluding Easter) for great temperatures, quieter beaches and minimal rainfall.
- Beaches: For dry days and smaller crowds, try April to June or September to October.
- Diving: The best time for diving is usually in the shoulder months (between wet and dry seasons) of April or October.
- Tanah Lot: Avoid queues by visiting mid-January to mid-April or September to November, since this is the low season. Sunset is a popular time of day to visit, but try early morning for a less busy experience.
Hot travel deals:
| Bali: 5-night stay + flights from $415 |
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Valid on select dates 3 October 2018 - 30 November 2018 and from 1 February 2019 - 20 March 2019. Includes five nights at the Berry Glee Hotel and return flights. Sample price is from Perth, other cities also available. |
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| Australia + South Pacific from $69 each way |
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Valid for travel on select dates from July - September 2018. Destinations include the Gold Coast, Adelaide, Hamilton Island, Fiji, Vanuatu, Bali and more. Sample fare is Ballina Byron-Sydney. |
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| Up to 50% off 5-star beach resorts |
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Valid on select hotel packages in Bali, Phuket, Fiji, Malaysia, New Zealand, Vanuatu, Hawaii and Queensland. |
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| Up to 20% off sailing adventures |
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Valid on select tours from 9 June - August 2018. Destinations include Croatia, Bali, Norway, Greece and more. T&Cs apply. |
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| Up to 41% off Bali stay for two |
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Valid for stays until 27 December 2018 at Risata Bali Resort & Spa. Inclusive of daily breakfast, return airport transfers, late check-out and more. T&Cs apply. |
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| AirAsia Mega Sale: Flights from $109 each way |
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Valid on select dates 1 November 2018 - 13 August 2019. Destinatoins include Singapore, Penang, Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket, Phnom Penh, Beijing, Maldives, Taipei, Tokyo and more. Sample fare is Perth-Bali or Perth-Kuala Lumpur. |
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| Full-service Asia flights from $419 return |
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Valid for travel on select dates from July - November 2018 with Malaysia Airlines. Destinations include Bali, Manila, Bangkok, Hanoi, Shanghai, Singapore and more. Sample fare is Perth-Kuala Lumpur. |
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| Asia flights from $115 each way |
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Valid for travel on select dates from July 2018 - March 2019 with Jetstar. Destinations include Bali, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Osaka, Manila and more. Sample fare is Darwin-Singapore. |
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| Up to 48% off 5-night Bali stay + flights |
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Valid for travel on select dates from May 2018 - March 2019 depending on the city of departure. Includes accommodation, return flights, daily breakfast and more. T&Cs apply. |
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| Bali 7 nights + flights from $1,199 |
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Valid for travel from 1 November - 20 December 2018 and 16 January - 31March 2019. Includes 7 nights accommodation at Padma Resort Legian, return flights from Perth-Denpasar, daily breakfast, free Wi-Fi, other bonuses and more. T&Cs apply. |
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| All-inclusive luxury Bali escape from just $1,695 |
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Valid for travel on select dates from May-December 2018. Includes return fare airfare with Virgin Australia and accommodation. T&Cs apply. |
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| Up to 47% off Bali flight + hotel packages |
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Valid for travel on select dates from 24 April - 31 October 2018. Includes transfers, breakfast, massage and more. Packages start from $769 per person. T&Cs apply. |
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| Up to 45% off Bali packages + Exclusive extras |
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Valid for travel on select 2018-19 dates. Exclusive perks such as free upgrade, massage, kids stay free and more awaits when you book with Travel Online. Destinations include Legian, Seminyak, South Kuta and more. T&Cs apply. |
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| Bali tours and experiences from just $34.49 |
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Valid for travel on select dates. Experiences include Bali World Heritage Sites tour, Beadweaving, a visit to Sekumpul waterfalls and more. T&C's apply. |
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| Up to 50% off Bali tours and activities |
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Sample discounts include 50% off white water rafting, 35% off Nusa Dua Theater, 25% off a snorkelling tour to Nusa Lembongan. Select deals valid on public holidays. |
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| $20 off holidays with code |
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Valid on select dates. Destinations include Fiji, Bali, Thailand, Hawaii, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and more. T&Cs apply. |
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| Up to 70% off hotel stays and vacation packages | Destinations include Gold Coast, Port Douglas, Bali, Phuket, Fiji, Vietnam and Hawaii. Sample packages include a 5-night stay in Surfers Paradise for $299 (Regularly $579) and a 5-night package to Fiji for $999 (Regularly $2101), |
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| Bali honeymoon package from just $360 |
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Valid for stays until 31 May 2018. Includes 2-night accommodation in a suite, daily breakfast, departure gifts and more. T&Cs apply. |
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| Bali flights from $515 return + triple Velocity points |
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Valid for travel from 6 May - 8 June 2018. Sample fare is Sydney-Bali with Virgin Australia. |
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| Full-service Asia flights from $379 return |
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Valid for travel on select dates until December 2018. Sample fare is Melbourne-Bali. Destinations include Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh, Manila, Hong Kong, Singapore and more. |
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| Up to 63% off Bali escape | Valid for stays on select dates until 20 December 2018 at Sintesa Jimbaran. Includes daily buffet breakfast and dinner, a 90-minute massage for two and more. T&C's apply. |
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| Up to 30% off Bali stay |
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Valid for stays until 31 December 2018 at Swiss Belhotel Tuban, Bali, Indonesia. Must book 60 days in advance to get the discount. T&C's apply. |
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| Up to 30% off last-minute deals | Valid on select last-minute departures. Destinations vary, but include China, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand and Bali. T&C's apply. |
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| Up to 53% off all-inclusive Bali package |
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Valid from 6 January 2018 - 20 December 2018 at The Grand Mirage, Benoa Beach, Nusa Dua. Includes all meals, drinks, 60-minute massage, transfers and more. T&C's apply. |
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| Up to 30% off flights with Indonesia travel passes | Save up to 30% off the price of booking individual flights with Garuda's Indonesia pass. Fly to destinations like Bali, Yogyakarta, Solo, Lombok, Surabaya, Raja Ampat and more. |
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| Bali private pool villas from just $214 per week | Price is based on a seven-night stay in February 2018. |
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| Bali 3-star+ stays from $12 per night | Bali villas, homestays, hotels and hostels from just $12 per night. Sample destinations in Bali include Jimbaran, Seminyak, Kuta, Denpasar, Legian and more. $12 sample price is for Vilarisi Hotel in Legian. |
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| 15% off Gili Trawangan stay |
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Valid on 5-night stays at The Beach House Resort in Gili Trawangan, breakfast daily and return transfers from Bali for $320 per person. |
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