The Best Time to Visit Bali

Whether you’re planning a tropical wedding, a relaxing weekend or the holiday of a lifetime, you’ll want to make sure you’re getting the best out of your trip to Bali.

There’s no single “best time to visit Bali” and our beautiful Villas accommodate guests from all over the world, all year round. You may want to visit over Christmas and New Year, or during our least humid months in July and August. By visiting Bali during April, May and June or September, October and November, just before or after peak season, you can take advantage of affordable accommodation prices while enjoying dry weather. 

Flights are also a lot cheaper during low season, and the island is quieter in general. But this doesn’t mean you won’t get the best time with your stay at Villa Campuhan: our personalised tours can get you anywhere, from a picnic in the lush to a beautiful Buddhist temple, or a lazy day at a white sand beach nearby. 

Bali follows its own rhythms, like a heartbeat. Rich in culture and tradition, the way of life in Bali progresses through seasons and changes affected by the weather, the Balinese spiritual calendar, and changing visitor patterns throughout the year.

Weather in Bali 

Bali is a tropical island, located 8 degrees south of the equator. Because of this, the climate is warm and humid all year round with two distinct seasons: the dry season and the rainy season.

Bali’s average temperature is around 27°C, with only a few degrees difference in daytime temperature between the seasons. During the hottest part of the day, around noon, temperatures are often around 30°C, dropping in the evening to as far 20°C or lower during the coolest months of the year.

The temperature also varies depending on where you stay in Bali. Temperatures in the southern tourist hotspots of Kuta, Seminyak, and Nusa Dua tend to be slightly higher than Ubud, which is at a higher elevation. Mountainous areas including Kintamani and Bedugul can be significantly cooler, and you may need a jacket in the early morning and evening.

In East Bali where our Villas are located, the weather is pleasant all year round. There's little reason to pick one month over another; it's almost always tropical and perfect for swimming, snorkelling and diving. If you fancy some indoor activities, yoga, meditation, cooking lessons, massage, and facials are all within easy reach of our villas.

The dry season generally runs from May to October, with June, July, and August typically being the coolest and driest months. During this season, it can go for weeks without raining, although it’s not unusual to experience a couple of rainy days.

While Bali’s daytime temperature remains pretty consistent year-round, pleasant cooling breezes are experienced during the dry season, and temperatures can drop significantly in the evening. Temperatures start to increase towards the end of the dry season, with October generally being the hottest and most humid month of the year.

The wet season runs from November to April, and rainfall is significantly higher during these months, although it doesn’t rain all day, every day.

During the rainy season, a typical weather pattern is dry and hot days, becoming overcast in the afternoon or evening, which may turn into a thunderstorm with heavy rain.

It’s rare to have several days of constant rain, but the weather is more unpredictable during the wet season. The seas are also rougher at this time of year, and it’s common for driftwood and debris to be washed onto the southern beaches of Kuta and Seminyak.

Even when it’s raining, you’ll never regret a trip to Bali. Rainy days in Bali are a great time to visit a spa, or join a yoga or cooking class. Our lovely Villa Campuhan staff can assist you with all your entertainment requirements, no request is too big or too small.

Tourist Seasons

Bali’s main high season is during the months of July and August. This coincides with the main Australian school holidays, and is also when the weather is at its driest and coolest.

The other main peak tourist season is over Christmas and New Year (December until the first week of January). Bali can also be busy over other holiday periods including Easter (April), Chinese New Year (end of January to beginning of February), and Eid, known as Idul Fitri or Lebaran in Indonesia, in May.

Whether you are looking for a more relaxed holiday during peak season or an energetic and fun trip during low season, Villa Campuhan Bali got you covered. Our beautiful pools and relaxing spas with yoga and meditation classes, can provide you all the rest and mindfulness you need. Fine dining on-site, personalised tours and a range of well informed staff available 24/7 to assist you with your needs, will create an unforgettable accommodation experience.  

Balinese Ceremonies and Festivals

The Balinese are a deeply spiritual people and practise their own unique form of Hinduism daily.

While you’re in Bali, you’ll see women placing offerings of flowers and rice, accompanied by the heady scent of incense at multiple times during the day.

Bali runs on its own calendar, and there are big island-wide religious ceremonies scheduled throughout the year. If you happen to be in Bali over one of these dates, you’re in luck. Balinese festivals are a riot for the senses and make for wonderful photo opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Our exceptional staff can help you to decide and organise the best places and dates to see these enchanting festivals. 

National Holidays and Other Key Dates

Bali is a Hindu Island, but Indonesia recognises several religions and celebrates holidays according to the Islamic, Christian, and Buddhist faiths. There are also national holidays for important dates for Indonesia as a country, such as Independence Day.

During the National holidays, most shops and restaurants stay open, but banks and schools close. Expect Bali’s main tourist destinations to be busier with domestic tourists, and there is likely to be more traffic on the roads.

Bali also holds a number of festivals, which attract visitors from across Indonesia and the world.

The Bali Kite Festival takes advantage of the winds of the dry season in July and August, and you can see some impressive giant kites being flown in the skies over Sanur.

The Ubud Writers Festival runs annually, and is scheduled for the 28th of October until the 1st of November in 2020. The programme includes talks from famous authors, live workshops, and literary lunches.

Also in Ubud, the Bali Spirit Festival, a “global celebration of yoga, dance, and music” runs from the 29th of March to the 5th of April this year.

East Coast of Bali

If you are looking for the real Balinese culture with a luxury feel, East Bali is the best place to stay. A combination of real villages, real fishermen and real artisans, living in harmony with the tourists searching for a higher cultural and deeply spiritual experience.

East Bali also offers a stunning coastline with small, family-run restaurants and charming night markets. 

Enjoy Bali at Any Time of the Year at Villa Campuhan

Whether you’re visiting for beaches, culture, surf, or relaxation, make Villa Campuhan your luxury retreat in Bali. Our beachside location on Bali’s secluded northeast coast means you can enjoy the best that Bali has to offer at any time of the year.