Bali has a year-round tropical climate with heat and humidity due to its equatorial location. The optimal travel windows are the shoulder seasons, April–May and September–October, when weather is favorable yet crowds thin and hotels often offer better rates. The dry season runs from April through October, producing lower humidity and decreased average rainfall, although sporadic showers still occur. Bali's local life is shaped by Hindu traditions such as daily offerings and ceremonies. Numerous artisan villages preserve craft practices including woodworking and painting, offering cultural experiences for visitors.
The best time to visit Bali isn't a question of timing your trip to the weather. As one of Indonesia's 17,000 islands, Bali is just eight degrees south of the equator, with a gorgeous tropical climate year round. That said, expect some heat and humidity-it is Southeast Asia, after all. But of course, as with any destination, there are some factors to consider when planning your first (or tenth) trip to Bali.
"Bali is a deeply spiritual place," says Mattes, describing local Hindu traditions like with daily offerings and ceremonies that give contour to the island's reputation as an expat haven and a hub for partying travelers from all over the world. "And it's full of artisan villages that showcase Bali's rich craft practices from woodworking to painting and everything in between."
The best time to go to Bali is during its shoulder seasons: April to May, then September to October. "These months are the sweet spot where you get the best of the weather with the least crowds," Benson says. Visiting slightly off-peak also means Bali's best hotels are quieter and usually have high-value offers on nightly rates. The dry season begins in April and ends in October, when the humidity is low and average rainfall decreases, although showers do also occur during these months.
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