While it may remain hot (with an average 31 degrees most days), the rain will fall and skies overcast – with December and January the most rainy months.
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While it may remain hot (with an average 31 degrees most days), the rain will fall and skies overcast – with December and January the most rainy months.
The best time to visit Bali is between April and October, the island's dry season. Although the weather is ideal for travellers, the island is also subject to soupy, humid days throughout the year. Many shops offer sales and promotions; restaurants are less crowded in those mid-season months.
We'd recommend to avoid visiting during the December holidays as not only is this peak rainy season, but crowds are also heavy. Our personal pick would be to visit Bali during the shoulder months, May, June or September, to avoid the rain and the crowds.
The thing is the rain water carries the contaminants or makes it even more difficult for street vendors to maintain the hygiene. I usually avoid eating roadside food during the rains. If you are not in a pinch for cash, try eating in one of the cheaper restaurants which are indoors.
But if you're really seeking the best deals, the cheapest time to visit Bali is during January-February, April, and October-November. Flights and hotel rooms are at their most affordable (often discounted 50% or more) during these months of the year in between the high seasons.
The cheapest times for accommodation in Bali coincide with the wet season, October through to March. During this time, tourism numbers are lower so hotels in Bali are cheaper due to a lack of demand and act as a draw to bring more people in.
When planning a trip to Bali, I recommend planning to spend at least 5 days in Bali. However, 10 days to 2 weeks would ultimately be best, allowing you to explore everything the island offers. You can also go for as little as 3 days, but you can only visit one location.
The Dry Season between the months of May – September have the lowest humidity. May is usually the hottest month in Bali with an average temperature of 28°C (82°F) and the coldest is January at 26°C (79°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 9 in April.
Bali mosquitos are usually worse in the rainy season (October to March) but you do need to be vigilant all year round. Mosquitoes in Bali are evident in varying degrees at all times. Nowhere is 100% safe at all times.
When planning a trip to Bali, I recommend planning to spend at least 5 days in Bali. However, 10 days to 2 weeks would ultimately be best, allowing you to explore everything the island offers. You can also go for as little as 3 days, but you can only visit one location. Bali is the perfect honeymoon destination.
Bali remains affordable compared to Western destinations and other Southeast Asian countries like Singapore and Malaysia; however, Thailand is still slightly less expensive. This is what makes Thailand such a great choice for many travelers.
But, you will want to have some cash on hand to get you going, and just in case you have trouble finding or having technical problems with the ATMs. I suggest for 10 days in Bali that you bring about $250-$500 USD cash per person.
On top of flights, if you budget around $100 per day for your trip to Bali it would be more than enough. This amount would enable you to stay in a mid-range hotel, eat out for every meal and enjoy some of the island's best activities. Therefore, $1500 per person (plus flights) would be plenty for two weeks in Bali.
If you are travelling to Indonesia and you are bringing medication with you, there should be no problem at the customs if it is clear that the medicine is for personal use.