Backpacking Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
July, September, August
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Bali?
The best time to visit Bali for backpacking is July, September, August, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.
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Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
These months are especially popular among backpackers in Bali due to better weather and lower costs.
→ See where to stay in BaliBackpacking conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Bali
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 25° | 384 |
February | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 25° | 412 |
March | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 25° | 322 |
April | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 25° | 207 |
May | 70Good Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 137 |
June | 76Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 70 |
July | 80Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 50 |
August | 79Good Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 44 |
September | 80Excellent Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 74 |
October | 65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 25° | 119 |
November | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 26° | 194 |
December | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 26° | 329 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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