The dry season, from April to September, is the most satisfying time of the year for outside activities, including basking on beaches, hiking, browsing, cruising, diving and canyoning. Visit during the wet season (November to March) and you'll experience regular downpours, but there's good surf on the east coast and you can still take pleasure in the outdoors, especially in drier areas in the east and north of the island.

The rainy season is likewise a great time to delight in Bali's impressive museums, art galleries, health clubs and markets. Bali generally escapes the tropical storms that are common of numerous tropical destinations, and culture vultures can drop in on an unlimited stream of festivals, temple celebrations and cultural efficiencies.

Temperature levels in Bali do not vary much from season to season, hovering between 28 ° C and 32 ° C( 82 ° F to 90 ° F) year-round, though it's cooler in mountain areas. Whatever you're looking for in Bali, here are the very best typical backpacker destinations times to come.

Solo travel in the spiritual heart of Bali

On the Indonesian island of Bali, Ubud is the ideal location for solo travellers looking for calmness among emerald rice fields and misty mountains.

High Season-- July to August and December-- is the best time for celebrations and partying

The high season corresponds with the conventional summer season trip season in Europe, America and Australia in July and August, and it's the height of the dry season and the peak time for surfing on the west coast. Bali is swamped by travelers, who come to sample the island's many delights and take pleasure in some of its most colorful celebrations.

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Shoulder Season-- April to June and September to October-- is best for adventurous travelers

The shoulder season in Bali falls at either end of the dry season, when the weather is either improving after the rains, or getting slowly wetter after the dry months. Things are quieter without the summer season trip crowds, and the weather condition is typically still dry enough for outside fun. The two-week Easter spring break can get extremely busy in traveler locations.

Low Season-- January to March and November-- is best for budget plan tourists

Bali's low season coincides with the rainiest months of the year, and this can be an unpredictable time for outside activities. The crowds have actually decamped back home, and the island is going back to a more unwinded ambiance, but there's still good browse on the east coast and the weather is warm. Lodging rates fall substantially, which is terrific news for budget travelers.

A farmer tends rice paddies near Ubud, Bali

Bali is lavish and green in the months following the rainy season © Pete Seaward/ Lonely World

Understanding the Balinese calendar

The dates for town celebrations are not constantly set in stone either. If you're preparing a journey around a celebration or occasion, inspect the precise dates prior to you reserve your flights.

January

January in Bali is a great month for laid-back activities and indoor pastimes as the rainy season is at its peak. It's also a good time to check out the destinations of the north and east coast, where the rain is more intermittent.

Secret occasions: Balingkang Kintamani Celebration, Chinese New Year (can fall in February).

February.

At the end of January or the start of February, Chinese New Year celebrations feature spectacular dances and parades with normal Balinese elements such as barong (dancers dressed as lion-dogs) and Balinese percussion bands. Bali has dozens of premium museums and art galleries to explore, so if those February downpours put a dampener on outside expeditions, simply head to Ubud where the Arma and Neka museums and diverse art galleries will keep you amused for hours.

Secret occasions: Chinese New Year (if not in January), Balingkang Kintamani Festival.

March.

Bali's rains begin to lay off in March, heralding brighter weather condition. In preparation for Nyepi, the Balinese New Year, lots of vibrant melasti processions occur all over the island, as each town undertakes the ritual cleaning of their temple icons at the nearest beach or holy water source. Bali nearly totally closes down, and no one is allowed on the streets.

Key events: Ogoh-Ogoh parades, Nyepi, Omed-Omedan Kissing Ritual.

April.

April marks the beginning of the dry season. Easter school breaks bring numerous travelers to Bali for fun and relaxation, and popular tourist areas are thronged, however the remainder of the month is quieter than the summer peak.

Key events: Bali Spirit Celebration, Ubud Food Celebration.

An internet user riding a barrel wave off Bali.

You can surf in Bali year-round if you pick the best coast © Terrific Nature/ Shutterstock.

May.

After Easter, things quieten down once again, and May is a good time for outside activities. The surfing season is in full speed on the west and south coasts, and rafting, travelling and spelunking beckon to adventure sports fans.

Secret events: Buleleng Art Celebration.

June.

Mid-June sees the start of the month-long Bali Arts Festival (PKB), a vibrant assortment of Balinese art types including dance, music, drama and pictorial arts. Similarly mesmerizing is the festival in Tenganan village, marked by stylish Rejang dances and coming-of-age routines.

Key occasions: Bali Arts Festival, Tenganan Pegringsingan Festival.

July.

By July, the tourist high season in Bali remains in full swing. Bali's popular kite celebrations, which include enormous kites with huge wingspans and completing town kite performers, continue through till August and often into September. Celebrations are held the whole time the east and west coasts, but the most famous kite festival is at Padanggalak Beach, north of Sanur.

Secret events: Bali kite festivals.

August.

August is the height of the tourist season, and popular locations such as Kuta, Seminyak, Sanur and Ubud are crowded. If you're looking for a more easygoing experience, head for the east or north coasts where the vibe is decidedly less frantic.

Key events: Sanur Village Festival, Self-reliance Day, Bali Marathon.

A huge kite is introduced throughout one of Bali's kite celebrations.

Bali's kite celebrations fill the skies with movement and color © Tropical studio/ Shutterstock.

September.

September is the month to see a calmer side to Bali, without the crazy tourist crush of the high season. The weather condition is still beautiful, although intermittent shower show that the rainy season is approaching.

Key events: Bali Blues Festival, Soundrenaline Music Celebration, Lovina Celebration.

October.

The rainy season gets here in October, so prepare your schedule accordingly. Have a backup plan ready for journeys to beaches and other outdoor activities that may be impacted by the weather condition.

Secret occasions: Nusa Dua Fiesta, Ubud Village Jazz Celebration, Ubud Writers and Readers Celebration, Bali International Triathlon.

November.

If November rains thwart your beach strategies, check out indoor events like Bali's top-notch global movie festival, which includes international releases in a wide range of cinematic genres.

Key occasions: Balinale.

December.

December marks the beginning of the vacation celebration season, and numerous hotels, restaurants and other venues arrange unique suppers and home entertainment to mark the joyful season. New Year's Eve is especially unforgettable, with amazing fireworks at midnight to help you rock in the brand-new year in design.

Key occasions: Pemuteran Bay Celebration, Penglipuran Village Celebration, New Year's Eve celebrations.