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The best time to visit Bali
Bali has two seasons — dry (April–October) and wet (November–March). The sweet spots are the shoulder months of April–June and September: dry and sunny but without the July–August crowds. The wet season is greener, quieter and cheaper, with rain usually in short afternoon bursts.
Best overall
April–June and September — dry, sunny and less crowded than peak.
Best weather
The dry season, roughly April–October.
Fewer crowds
April–June and September (dry but outside the July–August peak).
Lowest prices
The wet season (November–March) is cheapest, outside Christmas/New Year.
When to avoid
The peak of the wet season (January–February) for heavy rain, and July–August/Christmas for crowds and prices.
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Bali season by season
Dry, sunny and less crowded — arguably the best window.
The driest, busiest and priciest months, with European and school-holiday crowds.
Still mostly dry and quieter as the peak fades; rain builds later in October.
Hot and humid with afternoon downpours (heaviest Jan–Feb); green, quiet and cheapest, apart from the Christmas/New Year spike.
Key events & holidays
Nyepi (the Balinese Day of Silence, in March, when the whole island — including the airport — shuts for 24 hours), plus Galungan and temple festivals through the year.
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When is the best time to visit Bali?
April–June and September — dry, sunny and less crowded than the July–August peak.
What is the cheapest time to visit Bali?
The wet season (November–March, outside Christmas/New Year) is cheapest and quietest, with rain usually in short afternoon bursts.
Is the wet season a bad time to visit Bali?
Not necessarily — it’s green, quiet and cheap, and rain often comes in short afternoon bursts; just avoid the wettest peak (January–February) if you want reliable sun.
What is Nyepi?
Nyepi (the Day of Silence, in March) shuts the whole island — including the airport — for 24 hours; plan around it.
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