Where and when
Best time to visit Bali from India
Bali pairs south-coast beaches and surf with Ubud's rice terraces and temples, and it suits honeymoons and family trips alike; from India it is a one-stop journey of nine hours or more via Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or Bangkok.
Cheapest month to fly: March, from ₹24,434 return (Chennai, seen 27 Sep). Cheapest fare checked in the last 48 hours: ₹25,123 from Chennai.
Bali month by month
| Month | Season | High / low | Rain | Cheapest fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Off-season | 28° / 24°C | 316 mm | ₹31k ● live ₹36k |
| February | Off-season | 28° / 24°C | 252 mm | ₹32k ● live ₹32k |
| March Nyepi (Balinese Day of Silence), Idulfitri (Lebaran) holidays | Off-season | 28° / 24°C | 201 mm | ₹24k ● live ₹43k |
| April | Shoulder | 28° / 24°C | 123 mm | ₹25k ● live ₹25k |
| May | Shoulder | 28° / 24°C | 82 mm | ₹31k ● live ₹46k |
| June | Peak | 27° / 23°C | 54 mm | – |
| July | Peak | 27° / 22°C | 40 mm | – |
| August | Peak | 27° / 21°C | 24 mm | – |
| September | Peak | 28° / 22°C | 38 mm | – |
| October | Shoulder | 30° / 23°C | 57 mm | ₹31k ● live ₹43k |
| November | Off-season | 30° / 24°C | 134 mm | ₹37k ● live ₹47k |
| December | Off-season | 29° / 24°C | 272 mm | ₹39k ● live ₹47k |
Fares are the lowest return fare seen in the last 14 days for trips departing that month, from any Indian city we track; a green dot means a fare checked in the last 48 hours. Months with a dash have no fares yet. Seasons: Indonesia Travel (Ministry of Tourism): weather, climate and seasons (checked 2026-10-09). Weather averages: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) Daily API v2.10.0, MERRA-2 based, 2001-2020 monthly means of daily values.
Dates to plan around
In Bali
- Nyepi (Balinese Day of Silence) · 8 Mar 2027 (moon-dependent, may shift). The island stops for 24 hours: Ngurah Rai airport closes, no traffic or lights, and guests stay inside their hotels; arrive by 7 March or from 9 March, and expect the days around it to be busy. source, checked 2026-10-09
- Idulfitri (Lebaran) holidays · 10–15 Mar 2027 (moon-dependent, may shift). National holidays on 10-11 March with joint leave on 9, 12 and 15 March, straight after Nyepi; Indonesia's main domestic travel period lands on Bali, so hotels and domestic fares are tight until mid-March. source, checked 2026-10-09
Indian rush periods
Fares out of India rise around these holidays, so book earlier or fly just outside them.
- Dussehra & Durga Puja · 16–21 Oct
- Diwali · 5–11 Nov
- Guru Nanak Jayanti · 20–24 Nov
- Christmas & New Year · 18 Dec – 3 Jan
- Pongal / Makar Sankranti · 13–18 Jan
- Republic Day weekend · 22–26 Jan
Flights to Bali by departure city
Visa for Indian passports
Indian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Indonesia for up to 30 days. IDR 500,000 on arrival, extendable once. Buy the e-VOA online beforehand to skip queues.
Bali: questions
What is the best time to visit Bali?
Bali's peak season is June, July, August and September, with April, May and October as shoulder months. Indonesia's tourism board puts the dry season at April to October and the wet season at November to March for Java and Bali. The climate table shows rain on 24-27 days a month from December to March and under ten days a month from June to September; July and August are also the European and Australian holiday crush, so prices peak then.
When is the rainy season in Bali?
The wettest months are January, February and December, with about 316 mm, 252 mm, 272 mm of rain respectively on average.
How hot does Bali get?
November is the hottest month, with average daily highs near 30°C. August has the coolest nights, around 21°C.
When is Bali most crowded?
Expect the most visitors in June, July, August and September. Events that draw crowds: Nyepi (Balinese Day of Silence) (8 Mar 2027), Idulfitri (Lebaran) holidays (10–15 Mar 2027).
Which month is cheapest to fly to Bali from India?
March 2027 has the lowest return fare FlyBun has seen in the last 14 days, ₹24,434 from Chennai. We have fares for 8 of the next 12 months, so a month with no figure may be cheaper. Fares change daily.
Do Indians need a visa for Indonesia?
Indian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Indonesia for up to 30 days. IDR 500,000 on arrival, extendable once. Buy the e-VOA online beforehand to skip queues.
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