There are spurts where the weather is drier, and then there are days where it rains. If you happen to be on the beautiful island of bali, discovering hidden gems, instagramming around up and coming hipster places like canggu or travelling with your loved one, most days in the rainy season are still fine to go out exploring. December is certainly one of the hotter and more humid months of the year. Therefore you can expect a tropical, warm and humid climate all year around with two main distinctive seasons. Balis sea pollution problem has been widely reported in the past year just one more reason we all need to think about travelling sustainably.
Wet season in bali and what you should know what balis. Rainy season in bali bali message board tripadvisor. For you who are going to bali for the first time, questions like what is the rainy season in bali. In the rainy season you will often experience tropical monsoon. The wet season brings daily rain with the worst falling between december and february. Mar 20, 2020 i travelled to bali during the rainy season. Aprilmay and octobernovember are the transitions between wet and dry, and you can expect 611 days with precipitaiton in each of those months. Most of these complexes feature dining areas, westernstyle department stores and gift shops. Ubud s population of about 112,490 people is dwarfed by the more than 3 million foreign tourists who visit every year. The perfect bali 2 week itinerary the discoveries of.
Follow through and check off each item, and youll be flowing through the rainy season on a cheery note. Because the slightly higher altitude the average temperature is a few degrees lower than on the coast. The rainy season in bali whats the bali rainy season like. There is a wet season but it can still be a fine time to visit bali.
Increasingly more developed, bali now has its share of glitzy shopping malls, with kutas beachwalk and discovery leading the way as first stops for many shopaholics after landing. The dry season includes june through september, when bali receives little rain each month just enough to keep things green and only 25 days per month with any rain at all. These showers are hard and violent, but quickly pass. Is it worth visiting ubud, bali during rainy season. Bali is one of the best know surfing destinations in the world.
Discover balinese cuisine, special spices and ingredients, and how to prepare them. During the rainy season, the temperature is still warm, although inland areas, including ubud and the mountains around kintamani, munduk and bedugul can get pretty chilly. The best and driest months in bali are mayseptember. Dry season may and september and rainy season october april. I tried surfing on a beach about 20 minutes north of canggu. Ubud weather ubud, gianyar regency forecast tripadvisor. 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. Every year in bali, usually somewhere in the months between december and april, rainy season hits. Balis rainy season runs from october to april, with the wettest months being. Usually the rainy season will have started by december, but nothing is certain. Because of this, you can expect a tropical, warm and humid climate all year round with two main seasons. The days will still be sunny with an afternoon downpour which. Oct 26, 2019 april to october is the best time to visit bali, when there is little rain, low humidity, and lots of sun. Most of the year, though, is the rainy season, from october to april roughly.
Its hot all year round and has an annual average temperature of about 28c. If youre traveling during the rainy season normally between october and march, bring a poncho to make sure to stay dry out there. After all, those lush green jungles need lots of water, so ive put together this article for you to ensure you will have plenty of options to enjoy yourself. I myself almost didnt do this trek since we came to bali during the supposedly rainy season in january. If you want to save money the best months are may, june, and october. Although it wasnt bad to visit bali during the wet season, but to get your amazing holiday and explore the island is best when there is sunshine. The changing tides mean that more rubbish washes up on some of balis beaches during the rainy season. Other malls you might wish to keep on your rainy season radar include kutas lippo mall kuta and mal bali galeria. If you were looking to carry out some outdoor activities, the rain may put a dumper on your plans for the day. Balis tropical monsoon season kicks in around october and lasts until about april. The actual words rainyseason also scare away some of the crowds too, however, december remains quite busy. Let me know what you thought, or ask me any question in the comments down below. Ubud is a town on the indonesian island of bali in ubud district, located amongst rice paddies and steep ravines in the central foothills of the gianyar regency.
But the rainiest months in bali are end of november through the end of february. Bali has the type of climate typical for a tropical island. Six tips for enjoying a rainy day in bali lonely planet. During the whole year it is suitable for traveling. Balis rainy season runs from october to april, with the wettest months being december and january. Rainy season in bali island bali weather and guide bali.
Ubud has a tropical climate with two real distinct seasons. Learn about weather in bali and balis rainy season and balis dry season to. This is one place you should definitely stay when on your bali holiday. During rainy season which is typically from october to march bali becomes more quiet. This way you actually get to take a little bit of bali back home with.
The best time to visit bali 2020 month by month breakdown. Ubud is often described as the cultural heart of bali. Bali in indonesia is a tropical island, it lays just below the equator line with 2 seasons along the year. Weather in bali in november has the rainy season arrived. What to do in ubud when it rains bali travel guide. No matter what the season you can expect a tropical, warm and humid climate all year round. January is in the middle of the rainy season on bali. During the rains, there might be a little less number of tourists. Bali weather and temperatures best time to travel, rainy season and. During the dry season, may to october, the western side of the peninsula creates some of the worlds best waves. Nov 29, 2016 a great learning experience for both kids and parents and a perfectly good rainy day activity. Yes, i say fortunately with a little bit of sarcasm because the bali rainy season is far from fun. The central mountains of bali, you know where all the volcanoes are, include many peaks that reach over 3,000 meters. Although destinations such as ubud in the green interior may feel a bit cooler at night, temperatures consistently remain near the mid80s f 29 degrees c.
The rainy season is real and truly something you want to experience once while travelling southeast asia. In the rainy season you will often experience tropical monsoon rain in the afternoon. In fact, my most recent monthlong trip to bali was entirely in the rainy season. When is rainy season in bali weather and temperature id bali. Unfortunately, thats also when the island becomes the most crowdedyou wont be the only one in search of surf, sand, and sun.
Whether you decide to visit bali in the wet or dry season, chances are you are likely going to see some rain during your vacation. The best beaches in bali that can be visited in the rainy season, its no secret anymore, bali is very famous for its beautiful beaches, even though it is blocked by the rainy season. A great learning experience for both kids and parents and a perfectly good rainy day activity. However, depending on whether the traveler is a surfer or explorer, preferences may change.
By the end of march, in fact, the rainy season is drawing to a close as things start to brighten up. During the rains, there might be a little less number of tourists which means youll get more freedom and space to explore ubud. The weather in bali is always warm and humid, just as you would expect from a tropical island slightly south of the equator. While bali is warm and enjoys a tropical climate, in the mountain area near the volcanoes like kintamani it can. The bali rainy season runs from october through april.
Because the entire village of ubud has been clouded over and rainy for about 24 hours straight. 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. The ayung river is class ii and may rise to class iv during rainy season. The end december to april is consider rainy season in bali, while may to early december still sunshine with almost zero rain. 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 dry season is from may to october and the rainy season is from november. I personally always bring a poncho with me and leave it in my scooter in case of rain. The hot and sticky rainy season lasts october to march with downpours that can obscure all visibility. Travelling to ubud, bali during rains will open up new avenues to explore this place in a new way. What to do in bali during the rainy season mara river.
Dont wear your pricey leather shoes out in bali during the rainy season, even if its looking sunny. If you happen to be visiting bali during the rain or green season as the locals refer to it, you are in for a treat. Ubud village itself can be quite busy but surrounding ubud you will find beautiful green seas of rice fields. May, june and july are generally considered to be the best time to travel to bali in terms of the weather. Here are some average weather facts we collected from our historical climate data. From november, around christmas, and through the new year, heavy downpours and sporadic thunderstorms are common. April to october is the best time to visit bali, when there is little rain, low humidity, and lots of sun. Though the sun does bring balis true character to life, you can still enjoy bali even during its rainy season. If youre keen on hiking or climbing volcanoes such as gunung agung skip the monsoon as the terrain becomes too treacherous to traverse. Bali is known for its sunny clear skies and vibrant atmosphere. Bali is enjoyably sunny during the dry season, though occasional downpours can happen at any time of the year.
That said, although during the bali rainy season there are frequent. Also the region around ubud is a slightly cooler and expects more rain than the southern areas of bali kuta, legian, seminyak, denpasar, sanur, bukit pennsula. Fortunately, even when the skies turn dark grey and the roads are wet from rains, bali still offers plenty of things to do and see. The dry season is from may to october and the rainy season is from november to april. Aprilmay and octobernovember are the transitions between wet and dry, and you can expect 611. The rainy season happens to coincide with the low season in bali, but some do prefer visiting when there arent many crowds.
Indoor activities for kids during rainy season in bali. See the best times of year to visit bali for avoiding crowds, enjoying quieter beaches, and. Bali weather is between 2438c depending on the area. Climate and average monthly weather in ubud bali, indonesia.
Balis rainy season varies in severity between the months, but even in the wettest months, showers rarely last more than a few hours. 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. Its common to see a balinese ceremony during your time in ubud, which is a special experience to have. Predicting the weather is hard, especially in the tropics. Let me know what you thought, or ask me any question. You can even get days with light drizzles during the windy season. Check the swell, wind direction and you will find at least one spot for your. In general, bali and lombok have similar weather, though lombok is dried and receives less rain than bali. Bali climate bali is located very close to the equator, about 8 degrees south to be more precise. Temperatures will remain around 28 c 82 f even during the wettest months. The ubud ayung river white water rafting offers a 10 kilometers route that will need for approximately 2 hours you will experience the natural scenery, wildlife, and exotic plants of bali. Jan 20, 2017 things to do during the rainy season in bali since it is a tropical island, the monsoon season comes to bali as well. Ive been told the best time to do the climb is during the dry season, which is april september in bali. Cloudy days with interspersed sunshine mean less rain and more chance of a glorious bluesky day.
Bali is located about 8 degrees south of the equator. Everyone ive spoken to has rated the hike highly you set off in the middle of the night so you can see sunrise from the top of the volcano. We lived in bali for 18 months, and during that time we were fortunate to live through the rainy season in bali twice. Visiting bali in the rainy season happy yoga travels. The kiting season in bali is between june and august. Its a common delusion, that a surf trip to bali during rainy season is a waste of time. Promoted as an arts and culture centre, it has developed a large tourism industry. From november, around christmas, and through the new year, heavy downpours and. 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.
Despite the rain and slightly hotter temperatures in december, bali still. Things to do during the rainy season in bali welcome to. Bali weather conditions can be a top concern if youre planning your next visit to the island. 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.
Dec, 2018 travelling to ubud, bali during rains will open up new avenues to explore this place in a new way. The rainy season usually starts in october and ends in midmarch. Its as if one week it is sunny and the next day it rains and doesnt stop. Though still considered rainy season, march is much more of a mix when it comes to the weather. Bali is actually one of the best islands to visit if you are travelling in the rainy season. Travelling during the monsoon in bali has its challenges but also advantages. The shoulder months before and after the high season particularly april, may, and. One exception is the green kintamani region north of ubud in the interior. But if youre going to bali during the rainy season and wondering if the trek to batur is still worth it, well it could be. If you are planning to travel to bali, understanding the rainy season in bali is the most to concern. Bali weather and temperatures best time to travel, rainy. I didnt get a chance to hike mount batur thanks to my visit being in the middle of the rainy season its firmly on the list for my next visit to bali.
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