Best time to go to Indonesia

Indonesia is never stiflingly hot, or bitingly cold; an entirely tropical archipelago, the whole country is bathed in a dewy, misty warmth that says ‘relax’![]()

The best time to visit Indonesia is between April and October, when you’ll find warm and sunny weather for beach-hopping, temple touring and walking, as well as snorkelling and diving. Despite its vast size, the country has a fairly even climate. The rainy season in Indonesia is between November and March, when you can expect sudden tropical downpours most days. For trekkers, especially, we would suggest considering the shoulder months of March to May and October to November as the best time to travel to Indonesia, with temperatures, crowds and prices lower if you’re prepared to risk the odd shower.
When to go to Indonesia, Month by month
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Bali Weather Chart
MIN °C
MAX °C
RAIN (mm)
JAN
24
30
328
FEB
24
30
261
MAR
24
31
225
APR
24
31
117
MAY
23
30
107
JUN
23
30
90
JUL
22
29
119
AUG
22
29
53
SEP
23
30
116
OCT
23
31
173
NOV
23
31
187
DEC
24
31
258
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Java and Bali vacation in Indonesia
An adventurous tailor-made journey through Java, Indonesia
From
£1846
14 days
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This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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Philip Beale, from our supplier Pioneer Expeditions, shares his advice on the best time to go to Indonesia: “The seasons in the country are pretty clear-cut – anytime from April through to September is generally the best time to visit, but it’s a country of three time zones, so it’s hard to generalise. The rainy season comes in and conditions start to get worse from October through to March, and although you can travel in the rainy season, you need to be prepared for two or three hours of rain daily plus a bit more wind. From April onwards it gets warmer with blue skies all day and then over our summertime, the weather is hot and sunny and perfect conditions for the wide range of activities that Indonesia offers.”
Festivals & events
Ubud Writers & Readers Festival
Taking place in Ubud, Bali’s artistic heartland, this a five-day party that brings the written word to life through the musings of some of the best Indonesian, Southeast Asian and international voices across a lively programme of book launches, talks, film screening and local workshops.