When to Go
Bali in Rainy Season: What It Is Actually Like
Bali's rainy season runs from about November to March, with about 14 inches of rain in January. What still works, what the rain gets in the way of, and how to plan.
Bali's Shoulder Season: When It Is and What You Trade
April to June and September to October sit either side of Bali's peak. What the rainfall record shows for each month, what you gain, and what you trade.
Best Time to Visit Bali
July and August are Bali's driest months; December to February the wettest. Month-by-month rainfall from the climate record, and the best time by what you want to do.
Public Holidays in Bali: What Closes and What Gets Crowded
Nyepi is the one Indonesian public holiday with island-wide restrictions in Bali; others create long weekends. The 2027 dates, how they are set, and how to check your trip.
Galungan and Kuningan Explained for Visitors
Galungan comes every 210 days and fills Bali's roads with bamboo penjor. What the festival means, the 2027 dates, and why it does not close the island like Nyepi.
Nyepi in Bali: What the Day of Silence Shuts Down
Nyepi is Bali's day of silence: regular flights stop, mobile data is switched off and visitors are asked to stay in for 24 hours. What it means for your flights and where you stay.