Bali rice terraces in warm morning light

Bali in October

Good value shoulder

The short answer

October is a good time to visit Bali.

Quiet Bali with much of the dry season still intact.

7/10 overall24–31°CModerate crowdsLow–moderate (€€€)
Weather8/10
Crowds6/10
Prices7/10
Events7/10

October in detail

What October actually feels like

Weather
24–31°C
Mostly dry early on, humidity rising through the month
Crowds
Moderate
Quieter beaches and easier restaurant tables
Prices
Low–moderate (€€€)
Shoulder rates return

+A strong shoulder-season option with fewer visitors and good value.

–Rain becomes more frequent as the wet season approaches.

My tip for October

Travel in the first half of the month for the better weather odds.

  • Value
  • Ubud
  • Wellness

How October compares

Against the other eleven months

7th of 12 overall in Bali, 6th for weather, 7th for space, 5th for value. The emptiest month is August; the best value is February.

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A strong shoulder-season option with fewer visitors and good value.

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