Best way to gili islands in rainy season bali forum. No matter what the season you can expect a tropical, warm and humid climate all year round. April to october is the best time to visit bali, when there is little rain, low humidity, and lots of sun. In general, bali and lombok have similar weather, though lombok is dried and receives less rain than bali. Luckily, every cloud has a silver lining, and even the most avid beach bum can find something to keep them occupied during a downpour. There is a short but interesting article here on the effects of climate change in bali. The best time to visit bali 2020 month by month breakdown.
But the bali rainy season also has a lot to offer and at a lower cost. The island is at its driest during the summer months of june through to august, which is when most people choose to visit. As you can imagine, the dry season is the time when tourists pour onto the island in search of sun, fun and surf. As you might know, bali has two main distinctive seasons. By the end of march, in fact, the rainy season is drawing to a close as things start to brighten up. Yes, i say fortunately with a little bit of sarcasm because the bali rainy season is far from fun. The best months to visit bali for good weather, beaches, nightlife, surfing. The wettest months to visit bali are from november to march.
February is interesting because balinese are preparing for nyepi. Peak season for lombok is similar to bali during the dry season may through to september and around christmas and new year decemberjanuary. Jan 23, 2018 should you come to bali during the rainy season. Warm months draw tourists to bali, but the islands rainy season has its advantages, like cheap airfare, discounted accommodation, and a. Indonesias rainy season indonesia lonely planet forum. The rainy season in terms of tourism known as the low season the rainy or wet season runs from november. The monsoon usually passes through bali from the end of october to april. When is rainy season in bali weather and temperature id bali.
So technically, november doesnt really fall into the most hectic of the rainy months, it does, however, become increasingly wetter as the month progresses. Most rain falls from december to february, but expect humidity to be high during all months of the season. The best and driest months in bali are mayseptember. The dry season in bali lasts from april to september.
The dry season in terms of tourism known as the high season the dry season takes place during the months of april to october. It is the last month of the rainy season while being considered as a changing or transitional season month. Lovina is quite dry compared with southern bali and is described as a subtropical region. May, june and july are generally considered to be the best time to travel to bali in terms of the weather. Bali is one of the most popular places to visit with your friends and family. The dry season between the months of may september have also the lowest humidity. Most of the year, though, is the rainy season, from october to april roughly. Between the months of june and september there is a higher chance of rainfall and strong winds can be expected. Balis tropical monsoon climate has two distinct seasons.
Many of the islands villas are built with flowing indooroutdoor living areas. The rainy season in bali usually occurs from october to april, but the tropical seasons arent always clear cut. In reality, the weather during the rainy season is much more changeable but not necessarily wetter. There is a wet season but it can still be a fine time to visit bali. In general, the best time to visit bali is during the dry season.
If youre ok with hot and wet and want to avoid the crowds, you might want to check out bali outside of the socalled summer months of the dry season. The question of the best travel season in bali is largely determined by the rainy season described above. Best time to visit bali depends mainly on the weather and on high and low season, which does affect the overall price for accommodation. September is a transitional month in bali, as most tourists from the summer rush are heading home as the high season, dry season and peak seasons come to an end. The worldfamous bali is bright, shiny and lovely allyearround, and that is exactly what makes it so attractive to international tourists. If you want to save money the best months are may, june, and october. Visiting bali in the rainy season happy yoga travels. During this period the island can be reached large crowds of tourists, and higher prices begins in early may, as soon as it becomes dry, but still relatively cool. Is it worth visiting ubud, bali during rainy season. Travelling during the peak season often means more expense and more people, so take this into consideration. However, during the monsoon period, the island literally blossoms. September and october are also pretty great, but they are slightly more rainy and humid. Oct 26, 2019 april to october is the best time to visit bali, when there is little rain, low humidity, and lots of sun. For some folks, the midseason months are the best for taking a trip to bali.
Occasionally there are also very strong windstorms. Even though its a transitional month, september still has very mild, comfortable days with lots of sun, even though humidity levels are on the increase. High season and the best time for tourists to visit bali is between july and august. While many people from the states want to visit in our winter, thats actually the wettest time to come to bali. The wet season brings daily rain with the worst falling between december and february. December usually has a fair amount of holiday season bookings. January in bali will be start raining, rainer at the north and the center of bali, while in the south rain is lesser. Bali plays host to mosquitos all year round, but the rainy seasons humidity brings an influx of the little insects.
Bali is actually one of the best islands to visit if you are travelling in the rainy season. Dec 29, 2009 i am living in the north of bali, near lovina. Here is the details monthly weather for rainy season in bali. We lived in bali for 18 months, and during that time we were fortunate to live through the rainy season in bali twice. If you have the ability to travel to bali any time of year, the dry season is definitely the best. The wet season starts in october and lasts all the way to april.
In addition, we ll see what the average temperature of bali by month is, when the rainy season in bali is, and what is considered the high season in bali. Bali weather and temperatures best time to travel, rainy. Fastboat and general maritime issues aside the wet raining season in bali and indonesia in general is not a period that should be dismissed it seems many people are either apprehensive or downright resistent to visiting bali and similar places during the rain season months. Best time to visit indonesia weather by month climate. The branding of rainy season as offseason is a bit misleading, however. The rainy season in bali from december to march is the peak of the arrival of russian tourists. But the rainiest months in bali are end of november through the end of february. Every year in bali, usually somewhere in the months between november and march, rainy season hits. The dry season in 2019 lasted until middecember, and bali even experienced an entire week of sun in january 2020. In other words, its from january to march and from october to november. Mar 22, 2019 as you might know, bali has two main distinctive seasons. Rainy season across the islands of raja ampat rather confusingly differs from the rest of indonesia. With fewer people visiting during the wet months, youll have a better chance for scoring deals on accommodation.
Geger can be a fun trip, get a boat out the back, but be ready for some paddling, the currents are often strong. Bali has good weather during the dry season of april to october. It has a tropical climate, hot all year round, with a rainy season from november to march. Thus, balinese weather is tropical to say the least reliably hot and sunny. During the rain season, bali will looks like cloudy and and windy at the certain months. Although a rainy beach vacation doesnt sound very appealing, there are still some sunny days to enjoy even during monsoon season. Some areas see quick hit or miss rain during the day, and the sun returns. Cloudy days with interspersed sunshine mean less rain and more chance of a glorious bluesky day. The rainy season in terms of tourism known as the low season the. Some years this is particularly true and it can rain for months. Balis dry season occurs between the months of may and september and is the busiest time of year for tourism on the island. Balis rains fall from october to march, with december to february being the greyest, wettest months. The best time to travel here is between april and october. February is also one of these months on bali where people come to enjoy a quiet time, hang out in.
The actual words rainyseason also scare away some of the crowds too, however, december remains quite busy. Nov 22, 2012 surfing bali in rainy season is loads of fun too. Weather in bali in november has the rainy season arrived. Most rain falls from december to february, but expect humidity to be high during all months. February is still rainy season on bali and although you will have days at the pool and at the beach, overall one can and should expect rainfall. Is the island as bright and shiny when the monsoons take over. Balis rainy season runs from october to april, with the wettest months being december and january. However, depending on whether the traveler is a surfer or explorer, preferences may change. The low season in bali, in terms of hotel bookings, is roughly the first and last quarters. Usually the rainy season will have started by december, but nothing is certain.
Dec, 2018 travelling to ubud, bali during rains will open up new avenues to explore this place in a new way. July, august and september are particularly busy months as the humidity is low and the rainfall minimal, making for a comfortable albeit more expensive time to holiday in bali. Its rainy season lasts from november to march, with most of the rain falling in the late afternoon. The rainy season is supposedly late starting this year and for the past couple of days it has been raining quite a bit. Balis bugs in particular, mosquitos are the next thing to keep in the back of your mind. In fact, my most recent monthlong trip to bali was entirely in the rainy season. The rainy season in bali whats the bali rainy season like. In the dry period, from april to october, the rainfall is below 100 mm 4 in per month, with a. The wet bali weather around these months also sees residents having their umbrellas and ponchos at hand. High season is during the months of july and august, during easter holidays, and christmas new year december till 1st week of january. Despite the rain and slightly hotter temperatures in december, bali still.
December, january, and february are the rainiest months for visiting bali. During the dry season, may to october, the western side of the peninsula creates some of the worlds best waves. The hot and sticky rainy season lasts october to march with downpours that can obscure all visibility. The best time to visit bali is generally during the summer months of june, july, and august when the weather is driest and the days are sunny. Jan 21, 2015 travelling during the peak season often means more expense and more people, so take this into consideration. The winds switch from west to east and a hugh array of east coast breaks come into play. These are the peak months in thailand and countries north of indonesia that are celebrating their dry seasons before the heat really moves in. Despite the name, the rainy season is actually still a pretty pleasant time of year to travel to bali, so you shouldnt let that discourage you.
It is definitely not like clockwork and can fluctuate a few months in either direction or skip completely only to bring lots of rain during the months of june to august, but when rainy season does hit, people take notice. The rainy season is often referred to as offseason because it is not during the peak travel months. Best time to visit bali updated for 2020 santorini dave. Balis rainy season varies in severity between the months, but even in the wettest months, showers rarely last more than a few hours. December, january, and february are extra rainy and a little hotter. Unfortunately, thats also when the island becomes the most crowdedyou wont be the only one in search of surf, sand, and sun.
The core wet season in bali lasts from november to march, with october and april sometimes being included or along with may referred to as border months. Best time to visit bali depends mainly on the weather and on high and low season. Six tips for enjoying a rainy day in bali lonely planet. The rainy season in bali falls between october and march every year. Bali has a tropical climate appropriate to its proximity to the equator. Surf bali in rainy season with less crowds rapture surfcamps. It is especially true for those who appreciate the chill, lazy and laidback feeling you get this time of the year. Warm months draw tourists to bali, but the islands rainy season has its advantages, like cheap airfare, discounted accommodation, and a lack of tourists. Though still considered rainy season, march is much more of a mix when it comes to the weather. We recommend the months april to october as ideal travel period, whereby in the high season between june and august by the summer holidays in europe and winter holidays in australia quite high overnight accomodation prices are to be expected. Wear lightweight clothing as windy conditions are expected. Mar 30, 2019 although there is no summer and winter, at least in comparison to the seasons we experience in europe or north america, there are two very different periods every year. In this article, we will delve deeper into which is the best time to visit bali, depending on whether you are looking for green rice fields, diving, surfing, or just having good weather during your trip.
Bali weather and temperatures best time to travel, rainy season and. Climate information for bali weather averages, seasons. December is certainly one of the hotter and more humid months of the year. On average it rains almost daily throughout the month. Diving and snorkeling during the winter months is less ideal. High humidity can be expected during the wet season between the months of october april.
The dry season in 2019 lasted until middecember, and bali. The shoulder months before and after the high season particularly april, may, and. Why you should visit bali during the rainy season pelan. Weather in bali in march though still considered rainy season, march is much more of a mix when it comes to the weather. These months typically have the highest temperatures and the least amount of rainfall, with the driest month being august. Rainy season in bali can fluctuate a few weeks in either direction and sometimes youll have lots of downpours during the months of june to august too, when its supposed to be the dry season, but when rainy season in bali does hit, it rains a lot. Best time to visit lombok indonesia almost landing bali. Winter is rainy in bali and considered the low season. This is when the island has the least rain, the most sun, and the lowest humidity. The temperature is high, and, even though rainfall during these months is more of a heavy downpour, it only lasts for an hour or two, which gives you the rest of the day to enjoy your stay andor go out there, see the country with your own two eyes.
Top destinations around the island will still have plenty of visitors however, fewer people will be competing for accommodation than in summer. The wet season brings daily rain and fairly overcast days, with the most rain recorded between december february. But if your trip falls during those dates, dont worry. Bali weather is unpredictable at times, as for some months may not see any rain. It looks and feels like heaven on earth, but what about the rainy season in bali. As a rule of thumb, october to december marks the beginning of the rainy season, january and february are the peak rainy season months and during march, the.
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