| What is the weather like in Bali? Are
there tropical cyclones? Do I need wet weather gear?
Bali is situated close to the equator (only 8 degrees south
of the equator) and therefore has a tropical climate. This
means it has an even year round temperature (hot), and a
definite wet and dry season. Thus the two seasons are hot
and dry, and hot and wet! Bali is close enough to the moderating
effect of the equator to miss out on typhoons, tornadoes,
and tropical cyclones.
Temperature
The average temperature varies little over the whole year
and is around 30 degrees C (mid 80s degree F). It can get
hotter on the coast and the lowlands, but the sea breezes
tend to keep the temperature pleasant. The temperature can
drop by about 8 degrees (14.4 degrees F) at night on the
coast. The higher altitude of the hills and mountains of
the inland areas keeps the temperature around about 5 degrees
C (9 degrees F) lower than the coast during the day, and
the temperature in the highlands can drop a lot in the early
morning hours!Bring something warm to wear when visiting
or overnighting in the highlands or central region.
Monthly Average Temperature Table
| °C |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
avg |
27.6 |
27.7 |
27.6 |
27.8 |
27.3 |
26.6 |
25.9 |
25.8 |
26.4 |
27.2 |
27.8 |
27.7 |
27.1 |
Average Monthly Temperature in Bali
The temperature of the sea is a constant 28 degrees C (74
degrees F), much warmer than the oceans and seas of those
countries in the temperate climates.
Rainfall
The dry season is from April to October, and the rainy
season (monsoon) is from November to March.
The rainy season begins in November when high winds from
the south pick up moisture. The wettest months are December
and January, with the rainfall being about 326 mm (13inchs).
The rain normally falls around noon and can last for 2-3
hours. Rarely does it last a whole day. It is very heavy
and intense and falls like a curtain, leaving a lot of water
on the ground. Everything stops happening when it rains.
Then it quickly finishes, and life carries on again. Several
days of this pattern can be followed by a week with no rain.
You also need to note that the dates for the beginning and
end of the rainy season are flexible, and that heavy showers
can even occur during the dry season.
If you visit during the rainy
season, bring your umbrella
With rain of course comes humidity, and this can sometimes
be as high as 85% (yep it can get pretty humid here).
In March, the wind shifts direction and brings in drier
and cooler weather from the north, heralding the beginning
of the dry season.
The El Nino weather pattern has caused the yearly total
amount of rainfall to be less in recent years, but with
the pattern now in decline in the western pacific, the total
volume of rainfall should be on the rise.
Monthly Average Rainfall Table
| mm |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
347.0 |
287.9 |
213.5 |
94.8 |
76.1 |
70.8 |
50.0 |
23.9 |
40.5 |
90.3 |
154.5 |
293.0 |
Bali Weather – the Sunshine
The sunniest days are the ones with no clouds, and this
of course corresponds with the dry season. Between April
to October, Bali has on average almost 7 – 7.5 hours
of sunshine per day. Because Bali is close to the equator,
the sun sets and rises around about the same time each day.
So When Is the Ideal Time to Visit?
Anytime. Some people prefer to come outside of the rainy
season, from April to October, because it is less humid
and sunnier. However if the humidity is not a real issue
for you, than you should consider coming anytime that suits
you. What is more important to consider here are the tourist
seasons in Bali. These are not based on the weather in Bali,
but on the traditional business and school holiday periods
in the northern and southern hemispheres, when most people
go on holiday and vacation.
Most accommodation venues in Bali consider the months of
July to September, Chinese New Year (in early February)
and Easter to be High Season. Peak season is considered
to be the period over Christmas and New Year. Low season
is everything else. These dates determine accommodation
availability and holiday prices. Be warned, it is not called
peak and high season for nothing - peak and high season
accommodation venues can be booked out up to a year in advance.
Bali general Weather Information provided by: Bali
Sourcing Services
Temperature: 80°F / 26°C | Humidity: 78% | Pressure: 29.83in / 1010hPa | Conditions: Scattered Clouds | Wind Direction: SSE | Wind Speed: 5mph / 7km/h | Updated: 8:00 PM CIT
Scattered Clouds. High:86 ° F. / 30 ° C.
Scattered Clouds. Low:77 ° F. / 25 ° C.
Scattered Clouds. High:86 ° F. / 30 ° C.
Scattered Clouds. Low:77 ° F. / 25 ° C.
Overcast. High:84 ° F. / 29 ° C.
Scattered Clouds. Low:75 ° F. / 24 ° C.
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