Since youre travelling in the wet season, make rain gear your best friend. That means that although one can still expect some nice days with no or little rain tropical. Yes it is the wet season but still plenty of opportunity to enjoy yourself. Located directly in the middle of the rainy season, the climate throughout january in bali stands out with a high precipitation rate. The wet season brings about some gusty winds in bali. The island experiences a light rainy season from march to may, with heavier rains falling between november and january.
The rain is bali is actually warm, and, given the fact that youll still get to enjoy almost everything that this country has to offer, the bali rainy season is quite a nice time to visit. Unfortunately, thats also when the island becomes the most crowdedyou wont be the only one in search of surf, sand, and sun. Heres a list of some places to visit in bali in january that appear untouched by time. Wear lightweight clothing as windy conditions are expected. Top destinations around the island will still have plenty of visitors however, fewer people will be competing for accommodation than in summer.
At this time of year, the southern and eastern coastal regions of the island have the best chance of sun, and the heaviest rainfall is likely to be in the mountain regions. The low season in bali, in terms of hotel bookings, is roughly the first and last quarters. The wet season brings daily rain with the worst falling between december and february. Bali weather in january indonesia lonely planet forum. When is rainy season in bali weather and temperature id bali. Best time to visit indonesia weather by month climate. Bali has good weather during the dry season of april to october. Dry season spans from june until september, with august and september being the driest months of the year. January is in the middle of the rainy season in bali. Jan 23, 2018 should you come to bali during the rainy season. The hot and sticky rainy season lasts october to march with downpours that can obscure all visibility. However, overall the rains on kalimantan tend to be lower than neighbouring parts of indonesia, such as the island of java.
Indonesia has more than 17,000 islands where bali lives up to its reputation as the steamy paradise. December usually has a fair amount of holiday season bookings. Jan 21, 2015 travelling during the peak season often means more expense and more people, so take this into consideration. The rainy season in bali whats the bali rainy season like. The rainy season happens to coincide with the low season in bali, but some do prefer visiting when there arent many crowds. Balis rainy season runs from october to april, with the wettest months being december and january. The actual words rainyseason also scare away some of. It has a tropical climate, hot all year round, with a rainy season from november to march, and a relatively dry season from april to october, when, however, some showers can still occur. Rainy season surf report for bingin beach, dreamland, and impossibles. This january we did experience more rain than other years.
December, january, and february are extra rainy and a little hotter. During rainy season which is typically from october to march bali becomes more quiet. The rainy season in terms of tourism known as the low season the rainy or wet season runs from november. There is a wet season but it can still be a fine time to visit bali. Weather in bali in january 2021 climate, temperature, where.
Although one can and should still expect some nice days with no or little rain, it is more probable than not. In addition, it is very hot while at any moment, episodes of rainy showers can occur at any time, day or night. This isnt all bad though, when the rains set in, balis forests flourish. I would reschedule to later time in the year or just change the destination. Peak season for lombok is similar to bali during the dry season may through to september and around christmas and new year decemberjanuary. January is at the height of balis rainy season and has the most frequent and heaviest rainfall. Seeing that the monsoon season started quite late this year, most likely it will extend all through febmar and jan will be the most heavily rained. Oct 26, 2019 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. 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. The best time to visit bali 2020 month by month breakdown. Monsoon winds get stronger, the sea becomes rougher, and the shores are often covered with dust and debris during that time of year.
There is a reasonable chance of rain in january as. February in bali is usually a little drier than january but you should still be prepared for frequent rain. 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. Its a common delusion that spending surf trip bali during a wet season is just a waste of time. The question of the best travel season in bali is largely determined by the rainy season described above. Should i come surfing in bali during the wet season.
First, around the equator, in much of the world, there are not four set seasons. We talk about the bali rainy season but, in reality, there are several different stages to the wet season. High season is during the months of july and august, during easter holidays, and christmas new year december till 1st week of january. Despite having two distant tropical seasons the weather in bali doesnt change much during the year. During the rain season, bali will looks like cloudy and and windy at the certain months. Though still considered rainy season, march is much more of a mix when it comes to the weather. With a monthly average rainfall of 280 millilitres, it is still very much the wet season.
Accommodation prices are cheaper, the island is emptier in general and rain showers are there occasionally, but not all the time. I have been asked this question many times so thought it is worth writing a blog post about it. Although january is often considered a winter month, the temperatures in bali this month are very warm, perfect for a tropical escape from colder northern european countries. By the end of march, in fact, the rainy season is drawing to a close as things start to brighten up. The truth is that you can have surf trip bali all year round, just in different spots. The worldfamous bali is bright, shiny and lovely allyearround, and that is exactly what makes it so attractive to international tourists. Bali weather conditions can be a top concern if youre planning your. As its officially the rainy season, flights and accommodation will be more affordable than in the peak summer season.
Rainy season in bali rainy season in bali will start from the end of december during the christmas in bali may start drizzling for a while and getting little bit windy. In other words, its from january to march and from october to november. Weather bali, january is characterised as having the most rainfall throughout the year, with an average chance of 43% chance of rain and 347mm of rain for the month you may find yourself welcoming a downpour with hot, sticky arms after your daily dose of humidity though. Bali in january, means more green and less tourists. Instead, bali seasons are broken down into two seasons. The wet bali weather around these months also sees residents having their umbrellas and ponchos at hand.
No matter what the season you can expect a tropical, warm and humid climate all year round. Buying a raincoat right on arrival at the airport is highly recommended. January is in the middle of the rainy season on bali. Read more on what to do in bali in january in this article. It is the first month of the rainy season while being considered as a changing or transitional season month. Diving and snorkeling during the winter months is less ideal. Indonesian raincoats are made of stiff oilskin, they are inconvenient and heavy but they do their job. However, if you want some peace and quiet, these offseason months are a perfect time to visit.
Balis rainy season varies in severity between the months, but even in the wettest months, showers rarely last more than a few hours. There are more mosquitoes during the wet season so be cautious about dengue fever. Cloudy days with interspersed sunshine mean less rain and more chance of a glorious bluesky day. Dec 29, 2019 though rain season, january is a great month to travel to bali. Balis rainy season occurs between october and april. Wet season in bali and what you should know what balis. Bali weather and temperatures best time to travel, rainy. Let me know what you thought, or ask me any question in the comments down below.
A guide to the best times to visit bali, with information on weather, peak and. However, bali is a good destination any time of year. Theres a reason why january is the lowest season in bali, and yes, thats because of its the month with the most rain. The sea is rougher, the beaches and the sea in the south kuta, legian, seminyak can be quite dirty due to debris washed onto the shore during january and february. This is when the island has the least rain, the most sun, and the lowest humidity. The month of january is the wettest of all the year. And by wet season i mean from end of october to march. The short answer is yes, you can come to bali and surf in the wet season and you will enjoy your surfing. Best time to visit bali depends mainly on the weather and on high and low season, which does affect the overall price for accommodation. Check the swell, wind direction and you will find at least one spot for your. Check an info about the rainy season in indonesia, before you plan your journey. Although one can and should still expect some nice days with no or little rain, it is more probable than not, that tropical rain showers will be part of your bali experience. The bali weather is hot and tropical for much of the year. Rain in bali in january january is in the middle of the rainy season in bali.
Here is the details monthly weather for rainy season in bali. The actual words rainyseason also scare away some of the crowds too, however, december remains quite busy. Though rain season, january is a great month to travel to bali. Bali is an indonesian island, located just a few degrees south of the equator. Traffic and the tourist places, although maybe its still c. 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 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. There is a reasonable chance of rain in january as its part of the wet season.
Every year in bali, usually somewhere in the months between december and april, rainy season hits. Prices such as for hotel, air ticket, in land transportation, etc are cheaper as its passed the peak season. Why you should visit bali during the rainy season pelan. January in bali will be start raining, rainer at the north and the center of bali, while in the south rain is lesser. Bali is actually one of the best islands to visit if you are travelling in the rainy season. 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.
If your visit is planned around january and february, you can expect it to be raining at most times. Surfing in bali during the wet season bali surf school. In the rainy season, it usually rains a couple of hours in the morning and a couple of hours in the afternoon, while in. The truth is that you can surf in bali all year round, just in different spots. Check the swell, wind direction and you will find at least one spot for your level. Bali rainy season, hmm that doesnt exactly sound like the right time to visit. The weather in january in bali can be quite unpredictable. Winter is rainy in bali and considered the low season.
However, it doesnt mean that the rest of the year is more bearable for european people. Bali has a bit of paradise to provide every visitor. As you might know, bali has two main distinctive seasons. But the rainiest months in bali are end of november through the end of february. While many people from the states want to visit in our winter, thats actually the wettest time to come to bali. Travelling during the peak season often means more expense and more people, so take this into consideration. The average temperature in bali in january is 26c, while the average low is 23c, and the average high is 29 c. 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 amount of rainfall tends to drop again until you are met with the full glories and costs of the dry season, which starts in april. However, if you decide to visit one of the islands from the nusa tenggara region, the rainy season will welcome you with constant flooding and the dry season will torture you with droughts. However, if you want some peace and quiet, these off season months are a perfect time to visit. No matter what time of the year it is, bali always has something to offer. During january to march rain frequency will be high and it is not a good way to to outdoor activities.
Its a common delusion, that a surf trip to bali during rainy season is a waste of time. Bali is one of the best know surfing destinations in the world. The best and driest months in bali are mayseptember. This isnt all bad though, when the rains set in, bali s forests flourish.
Expect showers most days, with frequent bursts of sunshine. Jan 17, 2018 balis rainy season against a trip to bali. Best time to visit bali updated for 2020 santorini dave. Weather in bali in january 2021 climate, temperature. Best time to visit lombok indonesia almost landing bali. Bingin surf report january 24, 2020 bali surf report. That means that although one can still expect some nice days with no or little rain tropical rain showers will be part of your bali experience. Rainy season in bali island bali weather and guide bali.
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