Climate in Bali — Annual Weather Overview
Bali has a tropical climate — hot and humid year-round with a distinct wet season. The hottest month is November (average high 29.4°C) and the coolest is July (27.2°C). Temperatures are consistent year-round, with highs ranging only 2.2°C between the warmest and coolest months. Annual rainfall totals around 1949mm. January is the wettest month at 292.4mm, while August averages just 70.4mm. Average daily sunshine is 10.4 hours.
**Spring (September, October, November):** average highs 28.8°C, 396mm rain. **Summer (December, January, February):** average highs 29.1°C, 818mm rain. **Autumn (March, April, May):** average highs 29.2°C, 466mm rain. **Winter (June, July, August):** average highs 27.6°C, 268mm rain.
Bali — Monthly Temperatures
Bali — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Bali stays reasonable all year.
Bali weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.9°C | 24.1°C | 292.4mm | 9.2h | 26 | 8/10 |
| February | 29.0°C | 24.0°C | 276.1mm | 8.9h | 26 | 8/10 |
| March | 29.3°C | 24.0°C | 207.3mm | 10.2h | 26 | 8/10 |
| April | 29.2°C | 23.9°C | 137.2mm | 10.4h | 20 | 9/10 |
| May | 29.2°C | 24.3°C | 121.9mm | 10.8h | 16 | 9/10 |
| June | 28.4°C | 23.7°C | 109.9mm | 10.9h | 19 | 9/10 |
| July | 27.2°C | 23.3°C | 87.9mm | 10.8h | 18 | 10/10 |
| August | 27.3°C | 22.7°C | 70.4mm | 11.0h | 22 | 10/10 |
| September | 28.0°C | 22.9°C | 81.5mm | 11.2h | 20 | 10/10 |
| October | 28.9°C | 23.3°C | 119.4mm | 11.3h | 20 | 9/10 |
| November | 29.4°C | 23.9°C | 195.3mm | 10.2h | 26 | 9/10 |
| December | 29.3°C | 23.9°C | 249.6mm | 9.9h | 26 | 8/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Bali have?
Bali has a tropical climate — hot and humid year-round with a distinct wet season. Average highs range from 27.2°C in July to 29.4°C in November.
What is the hottest month in Bali?
November is the hottest month in Bali, with average highs of 29.4°C and lows of 23.9°C.
What is the coldest month in Bali?
July is the coolest month, with average highs of 27.2°C and lows of 22.7°C.
What is the wettest month in Bali?
January is the wettest month, averaging 292.4mm of rainfall over around 26 rainy days.
How much rain does Bali get per year?
Bali receives around 1949mm of rain per year. The driest month is August (70.4mm).
When is the best time to visit Bali?
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.