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Backpacking Potential

80/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

July, September, August

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

24°C – 26°C

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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. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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These months are especially popular among backpackers in Bali due to better weather and lower costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Bali

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (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).

Quick summary: visiting Bali

When is the best time to visit Bali for backpacking?

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The best time to visit Bali for backpacking is typically in July, September, August, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Bali?

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Rainy season typically: November–April. It is generally better to avoid these months for backpacking.

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