John Morrison

The economic crisis triggered fuel shortages, currency controls, and a tourism collapse. By, most of the visible impacts have resolved

Bali sits 8 degrees south of the equator, so temperature variation across the year is small (24-31°C range). What changes is the rain. In December

Wet season returns — cheaper, quieter, splashier. That’s Bali in November. The numbers: highs of 30°C, nights at 24°C, sea temperature around 28°C,…

If you’re considering Bali in October: the second-best month of the year, after April. What you’re looking at: 30°C days, 23°C nights, sea at 27°C….

Bali in September is the underrated month. Highs 29°C. Lows 22°C. Sea 26°C. 3 rain days, barely a sprinkle. Humidity 72%. Crowds: easing off.

What’s Bali like in August? Short version: the busiest week-and-a-half of the Balinese year. Sun’s up for about 10 hours a day. Temperatures 22°C to…