Indonesia · 8°25′S 115°11′E

Bali

Rice terraces, surf, yoga and temples.

Good for: Beach, Adventure, Doing nothing, Food, Nightlife, Nature, History & culture
Rough daily spend: around $60 per person mid-range, not counting getting there (our estimate; it varies a lot)
Mildest months: January is warmest, September is driest

Best time to visit Bali

Warmest in January (around 27° by day), coolest in July (24° by day, 20° at night). September has the fewest wet days (21).

Average weather by month in Bali
Month	High	Low	Wet days	Rain	Sun / day
Jan	27°	22°	28	370 mm	8.2 h
Feb	27°	21°	27	394 mm	8.5 h
Mar	27°	21°	29	357 mm	9.2 h
Apr	27°	21°	24	207 mm	10.1 h
May	26°	21°	23	174 mm	10.4 h
Jun	25°	21°	22	152 mm	10.1 h
Jul	24°	20°	24	181 mm	9.8 h
Aug	24°	19°	22	159 mm	10 h
Sep	25°	20°	21	150 mm	10.6 h
Oct	26°	21°	25	191 mm	10.7 h
Nov	27°	21°	28	345 mm	9.5 h
Dec	27°	21°	29	347 mm	8.7 h

Averages for 2016–2025 from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (CC BY 4.0), for the point at 8°25′S 115°11′E. Wet day = 1 mm or more. Highlighted months are mild (18–27° highs) and fairly dry.

What to pack for Bali

For four nights, based on the weather above. Every trip also needs the basics: documents, chargers, toiletries and any medication.

January

Nothing extra

July

Nothing extra

Either way

5 × underwear
5 × socks
4 × T-shirts or vests
2 × shorts or skirts
Something to sleep in
Comfortable walking shoes
Waterproof jacket
Compact umbrella
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Sunscreen
Swimwear
Flip-flops or sandals
Beach towels
After-sun
Hiking boots or trail shoes
Day pack
Refillable water bottle
Offline map downloaded
Snacks for the trail
Small cross-body bag
Transit card or app set up

Going with a group? The planner builds a shared list where each person ticks their own things and claims the shared ones.

Going with friends?

One link for the group: find the days you’re all free, vote on what to do, get a day-by-day route and a shared packing list. No sign-up.

Plan Bali