Weather in Bali
When visiting Bali it is vital to take the weather conditions into consideration. Although the Bali Weather is thought to be sunny skies and cool breezes this is only half the tale. The weather in Bali isn’t divided into 4 seasons but rather into 2. There is the dry season and the wet season, with the temperature remaining pretty constant throughout the year. The averages temperature in Bali is 28C all the year round and even in winter you may expect it to drop to only 24C.
The most popular time to visit Bali is in the dry season which lasts from Apr to Sep, with June to September being the top season. There’s very little rain at throughout these months and you can expect to have 99% of the time you spend in Bali with sunny blue skies. There is slight rainfall during this time, but it is mostly in the afternoon, and although if can be a heavy downpour, only last a little while and then the sun comes out again.
The other, less popular season to go to Bali is in the wet season, typically from October to March, because of the very wet conditions. In this time of year you can expect very torrential rain for days if not for weeks at a time. It is this season that give Bali its dense tropical rain forests that it is known for. The high rain volume during the wet season gives the trees and plants masses of moisture to grow at an incredible rate.
In the whole year you should expect to have a high humidity which is at its peak in the rainy months and can reach as high as ninety percent which if you’re not used to it can be extremely stifling. When coming to Bali and you aren’t used to living in a humid climate it is essential that you book Bali Accommodation that has aircon for you to acclimatize. The humidity is felt more inland where the coast gives way to a higher altitude and some areas are so dense with foliage that some folks can find it tricky to breathe.
The winds that blow in Bali are gentle to moderate and you don’t get the major monsoons and gales that are associated with many Indonesian s. There are some amazing storms that are grand to experience, but apart from landslides there is not any danger if you visit Bali during this time. Many people still come to Bali during this time as you may find the Bali accommodation is less crowded and you will be capable of finding far better rates.
With Bali being such a tiny island that is famous for its marine life and amazing scuba diving areas it does not really matter when you come to go to if you are interested in diving. Even during the heavy wet season you’re still assured of some sunny days, it is just that when it rains it really rains and you’ll have to stay in the hotel in the heaviest of the downpours or spend some time doing some Bali Shopping.
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