Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Bali
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Bali are July, August, June — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is May, June, July, August, September. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Denpasar (Bali) (33 m elevation).
Month by month
Bali weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.3°C / 85°F | 21.2 | 51 | |
| February | 29.3°C / 85°F | 22.5 | 51 | |
| March | 29.5°C / 85°F | 21.8 | 50 | |
| April | 29.2°C / 85°F | 18.3 | 51 | Shoulder |
| May | 29.2°C / 85°F | 15.7 | 54 | |
| June | 28.4°C / 83°F | 16.3 | 56 | Best |
| July | 27.3°C / 81°F | 14.7 | 63 | Best |
| August | 27.5°C / 82°F | 16.7 | 59 | Best |
| September | 28.3°C / 83°F | 17.7 | 55 | |
| October | 29.2°C / 85°F | 17.2 | 52 | Shoulder |
| November | 29.7°C / 85°F | 21.2 | 49 | |
| December | 29.2°C / 85°F | 22 | 51 |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
What the seasons are actually like
Traveling to Bali month by month
Bali's comfort score peaks in July at 63, with an average high of 27.3°C and 14.7 wet days — its driest month — just ahead of August's 58.8 and June's 56.3. Even at its best, Bali's scores stay moderate rather than exceptional, since rainfall never drops very low and temperatures barely vary, staying between 27.3°C and 29.7°C year-round. February is the wettest month, at 22.5 wet days, with comfort at 50.9, essentially the same as January's.
FAQ
Bali timing questions
What is the best month to visit Bali?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are July, August, and June, with July scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is May, June, July, August, and September, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in Bali?
November, with an average daily high of 29.7°C (85°F).
What is the rainiest month in Bali?
February, averaging 22.5 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in Bali?
October and April — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.
What is Bali's driest month?
July, averaging just 14.7 wet days — fewer than any other month — and also its highest comfort score of the year at 63.
Why does Bali's comfort score never get dramatically high?
Rainfall stays substantial even in the driest month (14.7 wet days in July), and temperatures barely vary, staying between 27.3°C and 29.7°C all year — there's no truly dry, mild season to push the score much higher.