Bali gets busiest in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.

When is the best time to visit Bali?

For thinner crowds, visit Bali in January, February, and December, when travel demand is at its lowest.

When is Bali least crowded?

Bali is least crowded in January, February, and December.

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Best time to visit Bali (and when it is crowded)

Bali is a tropical destination in Indonesia. Its peak season is March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November, and it is least crowded in January, February, and December. Here is how busy it gets across the year, so you can pick the right time to go.

Crowd levels by month

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Busiest months

March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November

Quietest months

January, February, and December

Bali month by month

How crowded Bali gets in each month, so you can pick a quieter time to visit.

Bali in January: Moderate
Bali in February: Moderate
Bali in March: Packed
Bali in April: Packed
Bali in May: Packed
Bali in June: Packed
Bali in July: Packed
Bali in August: Packed
Bali in September: Packed
Bali in October: Packed
Bali in November: Packed
Bali in December: Moderate

A typical year, week by week

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Common questions

Is Bali busy?: Bali gets busiest in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.
When is the best time to visit Bali?: For thinner crowds, visit Bali in January, February, and December, when travel demand is at its lowest.
When is Bali least crowded?: Bali is least crowded in January, February, and December.

Estimates based on seasonal travel-demand modelling, not live visitor counts.

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