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Bali in May:
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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 31.9° (2022)
Mean low26°Coldest night 23.7° (2023)
Rain days20 days11-30 by year
Rainfall138mmDaylight 11.8 → 11.7 h
Bali's 12 months iBest: July to September (rain uncalibrated)
Trip types Beach Poorfrequent rainSightseeing on foot Poorfrequent rain and muggy
Humidity87%31 muggy days
Clear days1 day9 overcast days
Mean wind8 km/hRarely windy
Sea temperature28.3°27.9-29.4° by year (last 6)
Sunrise / sunset (15th)06:24 / 18:07Daylight 11.8 → 11.7 h

Bali in May

The dry season settles in and skies clear. May and June are considered shoulder months, with good weather and fewer crowds than the peak. Beach clubs and surfing both work well, and booking is relatively relaxed.

Bali in May ran hot: 30°C by day and 26°C at night. By midday the shade was the best seat in town. The gap between day and night was just 4°C, so it felt much the same around the clock. Rain was a regular part of the month, showing up on 20 days on average. Averages hide a lot here: one year saw 11, another 30.

With 14 days above 30°C on average, most of the month felt like high summer.

Date by date i

‹ April May 2027 June ›
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May 1rain on 70% of days30° 26°
2-8rain on 71% of days30° 26°
9-15rain on 56% of days30° 26°
16-22rain on 62% of days30° 26°
23-29rain on 67% of days30° 25°
30-31rain on 73% of days29° 25°

9-10/2011-12/2013/2014-20/20Rain was common on almost every date this month, so the shades compare dates within this month.

May 1rain on 70% of days30° 26°
2-8rain on 71% of days30° 26°
9-15rain on 56% of days30° 26°
16-22rain on 62% of days30° 26°
23-29rain on 67% of days30° 25°
30-31rain on 73% of days29° 25°
Tap another date to change

20069mm
20071mm
20083mm
20092mm
20107mm
20112mm
20125mm
201332mm
20141mm
2015none
20168mm
201711mm
20181mm
20192mm
202014mm
2021none
20224mm
2023none
20241mm
202526mm
Holidays in May (2027)
  • May 1 International Labour Day
  • May 6 Ascension of Jesus Christ
  • May 15 to May 20 Eid al-Adha and Vesak break (collective leave 18 and 19 May) *
  • May 20 Vesak Day
  • May 31 Memorial Day

* Provisional: not yet officially announced.

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 22 d
2007
3 d 17 d
2008
5 d 18 d
2009
6 d 28 d
2010
7 d 30 d
2011
6 d 26 d
2012
5 d 24 d
2013
4 d 26 d
2014
3 d 16 d
2015
3 d 11 d
2016
7 d 22 d
2017
7 d 17 d
2018
0 d 12 d
2019
5 d 12 d
2020
2 d 18 d
2021
3 d 11 d
2022
7 d 25 d
2023
6 d 15 d
2024
6 d 23 d
2025
7 d 28 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. 2015 had 11 rain days, 2010 had 30.

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 May?

Over the past 20 years May averaged 20 rain days (1 mm or more) out of 31. Individual years ran from 11 in the driest to 30 in the wettest. Rain for this month is not yet station-calibrated and may be overcounted.

What should I wear in Bali in May?

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 May?

Sea surface temperature averaged 28.3°C in May, warm enough to stay in for a long swim. Year to year it ranged 27.9-29.4°C. Check local flags for waves and jellyfish on the day.

Is May a good time to visit Bali?

On warmth and rain days alone, Bali's easiest months were July to September. May ranked 6 of 12.

Is Bali humid in May?

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