Bali is known to many as a beautiful island getaway, with empty beaches and secret rainforests. This is unfortunately not the case anymore as tourism is now extremely popular, so it’s not a hidden secret like it once was. But that doesn’t mean it’s not a great destination full of beauty and culture. You’ll probably want to avoid the summer months as that’s when the island is completely full of tourists and things are most expensive. Here’s when to visit Bali to get the most out of your trip.
April-May
Starting in hot April and May, there are lots of festivals to take in the indigenous culture of Bali. These include the Spirit Festival with art and yoga, the Ubud Food Festival with lots of local cuisine, and the Balinese Day of Silence during which the whole island is shut down and everything is quiet for 24 hours. April and May are also when the southern beaches get the best surf waves.
September-October
In the fall months of September and October, the weather is still warm and fairly sunny but the tourism has tapered off a bit. During this time you can still attend lots of different festivals celebrating everything from indigenous films and writing worldwide to traditional dance and culture to even buffalo races!
Monsoon Season
During the winter, Bali experiences a lot of monsoon rains making it a less pleasant time to visit from a weather perspective. Because of this, it’s the cheapest time and there’s still plenty to doùife still goes on even when it rains, after all. Monsoon season is also often the time of Galungan, a major feast for Hindus, which will certainly brighten your visit.