Bali rice terraces in warm morning light

Bali in September

Peak weather, post-peak crowds

The short answer

September is the best month to visit Bali.

Almost August weather at nothing like August prices.

9/10 overall23–31°CModerate crowdsModerate (€€€)
Weather9/10
Crowds7/10
Prices6/10
Events7/10

September in detail

What September actually feels like

Weather
23–31°C
Still dry and sunny, slightly warmer than August
Crowds
Moderate
Summer holidays over, island noticeably calmer
Prices
Moderate (€€€)
Rates fall back from the August peak

+Dry-season weather continues while the biggest summer crowds disappear.

–Some popular areas remain busy, especially around weekends.

My tip for September

Excellent month for Nusa Penida and the east coast — seas are calm and clear.

  • Beaches
  • Diving
  • Hotels

How September compares

Against the other eleven months

1st of 12 overall in Bali, 3rd for weather, 4th for space, 7th for value. The emptiest month is August; the best value is February.

See all twelve months for Bali

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Dry-season weather continues while the biggest summer crowds disappear.

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