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Bali in December:
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Bali, Indonesia · Records from 2006 to 2025. Not a forecast. Rain not yet station-calibrated Temperature not station-corrected

Mean high30°Hottest day 32.5° (2019)
Mean low26°Coldest night 24.1° (2020)
Rain days28 days22-31 by year
Rainfall372mmDaylight 12.6 → 12.6 h
Bali's 12 months iBest: July to September (rain uncalibrated)
Trip types Beach Poorfrequent rainSightseeing on foot Poorhot, frequent rain and muggy
Humidity87%31 muggy days
Clear days0 days25 overcast days
Mean wind7 km/hRarely windy
Sea temperature28.9°28.4-29.4° by year (last 6)
Sunrise / sunset (15th)05:56 / 18:33Daylight 12.6 → 12.6 h

Bali in December

Christmas and New Year make it peak season again. Rainy days are many, so allow extra travel time and keep an indoor fallback for each outdoor plan. Rooms fill early, so book ahead.

It was a hot month: 30°C by day and 26°C after dark. Day and night differed by only 4°C, so one outfit worked from breakfast to late dinner. Rain fell on more than half the days: 28 on average. Most years sat near the average of 28, though 2023 dipped to 22 and 2007 climbed to 31.

19 days past 30°C made it a month for early starts and a long lunch indoors.

Date by date i

‹ November December 2026 January ›
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1-5rain on 85% of days30° 26°
6-12rain on 91% of days30° 26°
13-19rain on 95% of days30° 26°
20-26rain on 91% of days30° 26°
27-31rain on 94% of days30° 26°

15-16/2017/2018/2019-20/20Rain was common on almost every date this month, so the shades compare dates within this month.

1-5rain on 85% of days30° 26°
6-12rain on 91% of days30° 26°
13-19rain on 95% of days30° 26°
20-26rain on 91% of days30° 26°
27-31rain on 94% of days30° 26°
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20077mm
20086mm
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201014mm
20115mm
201213mm
20132mm
201417mm
201521mm
201627mm
201714mm
201813mm
20193mm
202015mm
20215mm
20227mm
20234mm
202435mm
202516mm
Holidays in December (2026)
  • December 24 to December 27 Christmas break (collective leave 24 Dec)
  • December 25 Christmas Day

1 Local public holiday or break (busier, pricier)1 US holidays (flights fill up)

Your trip dates, the past 20 years

Trip dates ~

You can also click two dates on the axis. Hover a cell to see that day's rain.
Trip rain days Month rain days
2006
7 d 29 d
2007
7 d 31 d
2008
7 d 27 d
2009
3 d 24 d
2010
7 d 29 d
2011
6 d 30 d
2012
7 d 31 d
2013
7 d 25 d
2014
7 d 31 d
2015
7 d 29 d
2016
7 d 30 d
2017
5 d 29 d
2018
7 d 28 d
2019
5 d 26 d
2020
7 d 28 d
2021
6 d 30 d
2022
7 d 26 d
2023
4 d 22 d
2024
7 d 31 d
2025
7 d 31 d
Years with rain
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Rain days on trip
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No rain1-9 mm10 mm or more Dates outside your trip are dimmed.

One row per year, one cell per day. 2023 had 22 rain days, 2007 had 31.

Bali through the year

MonthHighLowRain daysRainfallSea
January 30°26°28 days364mm 29°
February 30°26°27 days346mm 29°
March 30°26°29 days321mm 29°
April 30°26°23 days207mm 29°
May 30°26°20 days138mm 28°
June 29°25°15 days78mm 28°
JulyGood 28°24°14 days62mm 27°
AugustGood 28°24°11 days40mm 27°
SeptemberGood 29°24°12 days74mm 27°
October 30°25°16 days105mm 28°
November 30°26°24 days265mm 29°
December 30°26°28 days372mm 29°

Common questions

Does it rain a lot in Bali in December?

Over the past 20 years December averaged 28 rain days (1 mm or more) out of 31. Individual years ran from 22 in the driest to 31 in the wettest. Rain for this month is not yet station-calibrated and may be overcounted.

What should I wear in Bali in December?

Days averaged 30°C and nights 26°C. Pack an umbrella, sandals that can get wet, T-shirts, sunscreen plus a hat, a swimsuit, and insect repellent.

Can you swim in Bali in December?

Sea surface temperature averaged 28.9°C in December, warm enough to stay in for a long swim. Year to year it ranged 28.4-29.4°C. Check local flags for waves and jellyfish on the day.

Is December a good time to visit Bali?

On warmth and rain days alone, Bali's easiest months were July to September. December ranked 9 of 12.

Is Bali humid in December?

Mean relative humidity was 87%, with about 31 muggy days (dew point of 20°C or more) in the month.