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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…

Peak season — everything at capacity. That’s Bali in July. Expect daytime highs near 29°C and nights around 22°C. The sea is 26°C (no wetsuit…

If you’re considering Bali in June: peak dry season begins, the most-booked Bali window. The numbers: highs of 29°C, nights at 22°C, sea temperature…

Bali in May is the sweet spot — dry weather, smaller crowds than June onwards. What you’re looking at: 30°C days, 23°C nights, sea at 28°C. Rain in…

What’s Bali like in April? Short version: the official start of dry season, one of the best months overall. Highs 31°C. Lows 24°C. Sea 29°C. 10 rain…

The strangest, most spiritual day in the Balinese year falls in March. That’s Bali in March. Sun’s up for about 6 hours a day. Temperatures 24°C to…

If you’re considering Bali in February: the quietest month on the island. Expect daytime highs near 31°C and nights around 24°C. The sea is 29°C (no…