Weather in Bali in May
May in Bali is a hot month. Plan the serious walking for morning. The rest of the day wants shade and a slower pace.
In Indonesia, this is how Bali actually wears May, not how a country centroid would. Compared with November and July, May sits in the middle of Bali's year.
- Average temp
- 28°C
25–31°C
- Rainfall
- 76 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 8.4 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Hot days in Bali. Ruins, markets and hills are a morning job. Midday sightseeing is how people remember May for the wrong reason.
Nights stay warm. Air-con, if you can get it, is part of the brief. A jumper for May in Bali is almost always a waste of bag space.
Rain
Mixed skies in Bali in May. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.
Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.
Evening
Evenings stay warm.
What to pack
Sun protection
Rain jacket
Where to stay in Bali
Dates are a starting point for May.
Travel guides for Bali
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Bali
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Similar weather in May
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FAQs about Bali
Climate averages for Bali, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Bali is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
November is the hottest month, with an average around 28°C.
January is the wettest month, with about 396 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
