Bali has a tropical climate, hot all year round, with a rainy season from November to March, and a relatively dry season from April to October, when, however, some showers can still occur. In the rainy season, it usually rains a couple of hours in the morning and a couple of hours in the afternoon, while in the rest of the day the sun shines for a few hours. The best time to travel to Bali and enjoy its beaches is from June to September, the weather is usually sunny, the heat is not too intense, and in any case, it's tempered by the breeze.
Whether you are traveling with your family, friends, or just flying solo to Bali, make sure you visit these locations on your visit to Bali!
Bucket List
Explore the cave under Uluwatu beach
Stroll along the Campuhan ridge walk for sunrise
Go White water rafting on the Ayung River
Interact with the monkeys and take in the breathtaking views at the Monkey Temple
Experience traditional Kecak fire dance at sunset in Pura Luhur Uluwatu
Go beach hopping on the Bukit Peninsula
Get a free tattoo with your tacos at Deus ex Machina every Tuesday
Bathe in the holy water at Tirta Empul Water Temple
Monkey Temple
Bali offers terrific opportunities for animal lovers to get up close and personal with beautiful creatures. Monkey encounters are exciting and fun, and there are multiple places you can go to experience interacting with them. The Sangeh Monkey Forest is not only home to a sacred temple and covered in nutmeg trees, but it is home to hundreds of friendly Balinese monkeys. The Ubud Monkey Forest is similar but more extensive and has a focus on educating visitors about the importance of conservation of natural and cultural resources.
Day Trips
Though Bali offers endless beauty and fun, taking a quick flight to the main island of Java can enrich your experience in Indonesia. There are several temples you can visit, such as Borobudur and Prambanan, to enjoy a piece of Indonesian culture. For the perfect look into Indonesian history, visit the 300-year-old city of Yogyakarta, where the oldest palace, "The Kraton," exists. As the cultural center of the entire country, Jogyakarta offers the sights and sounds of Indonesian art, crafting, and dancing.
Rice Fields
Rice is a staple in Balinese cuisine, and the rice fields are some of the most beautiful spots to visit there. They are found all over the island and offer a gorgeous, lush green view that is excellent for photo opportunities. The perfect, terraced steps of the fields are not just beautiful with their intricate layers but are also a necessity for decreasing erosion and supporting irrigation, which is required to grow rice successfully.
Volcanoes
Bali is a volcanic island home to two major volcanoes: Mount Batur and Mount Agung. Volcanoes around the world can be distinguished as active, dormant, or extinct based on their activity, and those in Bali are considered active. Volcanoes can also have a significant impact on climate, and Bali experiences this with Mount Agung. This volcano takes water from the clouds as they pass, making one side lush and green while the other is dry. Volcanoes in Bali are considered stratovolcanoes, which are characterized by their conical shape and the type of lava and ash it is made up of.
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