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Bali in March:
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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 33.4° (2007)
Mean low26°Coldest night 24.1° (2008)
Rain days29 days21-31 by year
Rainfall321mmDaylight 12.3 → 12.0 h
Bali's 12 months iBest: July to September (rain uncalibrated)
Trip types Beach Poorfrequent rainSightseeing on foot Poorhot, frequent rain and muggy
Humidity86%31 muggy days
Clear days1 day21 overcast days
Mean wind5 km/hRarely windy
Sea temperature29.2°28.6-29.6° by year (last 6)
Sunrise / sunset (15th)06:24 / 18:33Daylight 12.3 → 12.0 h

Bali in March

Nyepi, the Hindu Day of Silence and Saka new year, usually falls in March. For a full day the island switches off lights and noise, nobody goes out, and even the airport closes. The night before, giant ogoh-ogoh effigies parade through the streets. The date follows the Saka calendar, so it changes every year.

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: 29 on average. Most years sat near the average of 29, though 2014 dipped to 21 and 2008 climbed to 31.

With 22 days above 30°C on average, most of the month felt like high summer.

Date by date i

‹ February March 2027 April ›
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1-6rain on 96% of days30° 26°
7-13rain on 90% of days30° 26°
14-20rain on 91% of days30° 26°
21-27rain on 89% of days30° 26°
28-31rain on 95% of days30° 26°

16-17/2018/2019/2020/20Rain was common on almost every date this month, so the shades compare dates within this month.

1-6rain on 96% of days30° 26°
7-13rain on 90% of days30° 26°
14-20rain on 91% of days30° 26°
21-27rain on 89% of days30° 26°
28-31rain on 95% of days30° 26°
Tap another date to change

20064mm
200719mm
200814mm
20096mm
20105mm
20117mm
201238mm
201317mm
20144mm
20156mm
20168mm
20174mm
20183mm
201914mm
202011mm
202113mm
202217mm
20233mm
202418mm
20252mm
Holidays in March (2027)
  • March 6 to March 15 Nyepi and Lebaran break with collective leave (9, 12, 15 Mar) *
  • March 10 to March 11 Eid al-Fitr *
  • March 25 to March 28 Easter break (collective leave 25 Mar)
  • March 26 Good Friday

* Provisional: not yet officially announced.

1 Local public holiday or break (busier, pricier)

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
5 d 29 d
2007
4 d 26 d
2008
7 d 31 d
2009
6 d 27 d
2010
6 d 29 d
2011
7 d 31 d
2012
7 d 30 d
2013
6 d 25 d
2014
4 d 21 d
2015
7 d 27 d
2016
7 d 28 d
2017
7 d 31 d
2018
6 d 25 d
2019
7 d 30 d
2020
7 d 31 d
2021
7 d 31 d
2022
7 d 31 d
2023
5 d 29 d
2024
7 d 29 d
2025
7 d 29 d
Years with rain
Tap a date to start, tap another to end. Each cell is that date in one year.
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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. 2014 had 21 rain days, 2008 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 March?

Over the past 20 years March averaged 29 rain days (1 mm or more) out of 31. Individual years ran from 21 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 March?

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 March?

Sea surface temperature averaged 29.2°C in March, warm enough to stay in for a long swim. Year to year it ranged 28.6-29.6°C. Check local flags for waves and jellyfish on the day.

Is March a good time to visit Bali?

On warmth and rain days alone, Bali's easiest months were July to September. March ranked 11 of 12.

Is Bali humid in March?

Mean relative humidity was 86%, with about 31 muggy days (dew point of 20°C or more) in the month.