Living in Bali: Weather & Climate
What it's actually like to live in Bali - the weather through the year, healthcare, and the practical essentials.
When to go
Bali stays warm all year, so the choice is really about rain. The dry season runs from May to October, with sunny days, lower humidity and the best surf on the west coast. From November to April the wet season brings short, heavy downpours, most often in the afternoon, with the wettest months around January and February. Even then, mornings are often clear and the island is at its greenest.
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), averages for 2016 to 2025 (CC BY 4.0). Modelled for where our homes are, not a weather station.
May to Oct
Best months to visit.
Nov to Apr
Wettest months.
Weather & Climate in Bali
Tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons, offering year-round warmth and humidity.
Suluban Beach · F-GSPY / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0)The island has two distinct seasons: a dry season from May to October and a wet (monsoon) season from November to April.
Rainfall is abundant, with January usually being the wettest month.
Nyang Nyang Beach · User:(WT-shared) Burmesedays / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)Healthcare in Bali
| Hospital | Type |
|---|---|
| BIMC Hospital Kuta | Private · Multi-speciality |
| Siloam Hospitals Denpasar | Private · Multi-speciality |
| Prima Medika Hospital | Private · General |
| Kasih Ibu Hospital Denpasar | Private · General |
PT PMA: Setting Up a Foreign-Owned Company to Hold Property
The 2.5 billion rupiah PT PMA capital figure is real, but it is not the whole number. The total investment plan for the company's specific business activity still has to clear 10 billion rupiah, and for a property-holding PT PMA specifically, the land and buildings usually count toward that larger figure rather than sitting outside it.
Frequently asked questions about Bali
By air into Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS). By rail into No direct railway connectivity. By road, Bali Mandara Toll Road.
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