Bali Weather
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 |
27.6 |
27.7 |
27.6 |
27.8 |
27.3 |
26.6 |
| °C |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
avg |
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 |
347.0 |
287.9 |
213.5 |
94.8 |
76.1 |
70.8 |
| mm |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
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
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