Bali · SpringMonth summary
Bali weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 29°C
🌧 Rainy days
70% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (7.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Bali in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (7.3/10). July scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Bali in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Water at 26°C and lively beaches — May is peak swimming season in Bali Spring marks the start of the good season in Bali. Temperatures rise (29°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 70% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (7.6/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ January | 24°C | 29°C | 90% | 10.3 | 9.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 24°C | 29°C | 92% | 11.8 | 10.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 24°C | 29°C | 86% | 7.5 | 10.9h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ April | 24°C | 29°C | 74% | 5.1 | 11.2h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ May | 24°C | 29°C | 70% | 4.2 | 11.1h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ June | 24°C | 28°C | 65% | 3.6 | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 23°C | 27°C | 59% | 2.9 | 11.0h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ August | 23°C | 27°C | 64% | 2.0 | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ September | 23°C | 28°C | 64% | 3.2 | 11.5h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ October | 24°C | 29°C | 66% | 3.7 | 12.0h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ November | 24°C | 30°C | 83% | 7.4 | 11.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 24°C | 29°C | 87% | 9.2 | 10.9h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Bali averages 29°C, 70% rainy days and 11.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10.
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Comparison
May vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 7.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -11%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Bali in May
Is May a good time to visit Bali?
May is an acceptable time for Bali (score 7.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (7.6/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Bali in May?
Yes, 70% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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