Best time to visit Bali

With awe-inspiring scenery, dense layers of culture, plenty of sun, surf and sand and warm temperatures year-round, there is no better place to visit in Indonesia. At any time of the year, you can find rewarding things to see and do in Indonesia.

The most enjoyable time of the year for outdoor activities is from April to September. You can still enjoy the outdoors in the dry areas of the east and north of the island if you visit during the wet season.

The average temperature in the year-round is 28C and 32C (82F to 90F), though it can be cooler in the mountains. Here are the best times to visit Indonesia.

The high season (July–August and December) is the best time for festivals and partying

The peak time for surfing on the west coast of Australia in July and August is the height of the dry season and coincides with the traditional summer vacation season in Europe, America and Australia. At this time of year, many travelers come to Kuta for the party season.

During the summer months, most parts of the island are overrun with tourists, who come to sample the island's many delights and attend some of its most colorful festivals. Travelers seek a reprieve from the cold during the Christmas and New Year periods. High season means high prices and pressing hordes in tightly-packed tourist areas; for a quieter experience, look out for more remote spots such as Pemuteran.

The shoulder season (April–June and September–October) is best for adventurous travelers

At the end of the dry season, the weather can either get better after the rains or get worse. The weather is usually dry for outdoor activities during the summer. The two week Easter break can be very busy in tourist areas.

As rain showers are more frequent than in the dry summer months, it's a good time to visit temples, museums and cultural institutions in the area.

The low season (January–March and November) is best for budget travelers

The low season coincides with the rainiest months of the year, and this can be unpredictable. There's still good surf on the east coast, even though the island is returning to a more relaxed vibe, and the weather is still warm. It's great news for budget travelers that the price of accommodations has fallen.

Nyepi, the New Year of the Balinese, is celebrated in March. The Day of Silence can be a tricky time for visitors as everything closes, transport ceases and nobody is allowed out on the streets, but after the colorful parades of ogoh-ogoh puppets on the night before the festival, this is a culturally fascinating time to visitBali.

Understanding the Balinese calendar

The festivals of Galungan and Kuningan are on the same day. According to the western calendar, they happen every seven months. The timing of the Nyepi festival is dictated by the lunar saka calendar and the dates for village festivals aren't always set in stone. You should check the precise dates before booking your flights if you are going to attend a festival.

January sees a slow-down after the Christmas crush

International revelers are getting ready to go home as the year ends. The rainy season is at its peak in January, so it's a good time to take a break and play indoors. During the rainy months, rafting and surfing are great because of the wilder waves. It is a good time to visit the attractions of the north and east coast.

The Balingkang Kintamani Festival can happen in February.