Is July a good time to visit Bali? In fact, Bali in July is both the dry season and the peak season. So the good news is, it will be sunny and dry almost every day. In other words, you can spend lots of time soaking up the sun or taking a dip in the ocean or a pool. But the bad news is, because it is peak season, bargains will be hard to find. Therefore, keep reading to find out more about the weather as well as what’s happening in July in the Island of the Gods!
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Weather in Bali in July
What is the weather like in Bali in July? Firstly, Bali weather in July is dry. To clarify, Bali has only two seasons: wet and dry. The wet season runs from October to April. And the dry season runs from May to September.
Because Bali is near the Equator, there is little variation in temperature from month to month. However, there is more chance of rain during wet season. And the humidity tends to higher, as well.
Not only does July fall in the middle of the dry season. In fact, it is the second driest month of the year. In other words, it only rains on average about four days during the month.
Regarding temperature, the average high temperature in Bali in July is 31 degrees Celsius, or 89 degrees Fahrenheit. And the average humidity in Bali in July is 80%. Regarding rainfall, it rains an average of four or five days in Bali in July. And there is an average of 2.2 inches of rainfall.
| Â | Ave. High | Ave. Low | Ave. Rainfall | Rainy Days | Ave. HumidityCa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canggu | 31 C / 89 F | 23 C / 73 F | 2,2 inches | 5 | 78% |
| Denpasar | 30 C / 86 F | 23 C / 73 F | 2,2 inches | 5 | 80% |
| Kuta | 31 C / 89 F | 23 C / 73 F | 2,2 inches | 5 | 79% |
| Sanur | 31 C / 89 F | 23 C / 73 F | 2,2 inches | 5 | 78% |
| Seminyak | 31 C / 89 F | 23 C / 73 F | 2,2 inches | 5 | 78% |
| Ubud | 29 C / 84 F | 20 C / 68 F | 3.5 inches | 4 | 85% |
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Visiting Bali in July
July is the peak tourist season in Bali. Consequently, bargains at hotels and resorts will be hard to find. If you don’t mind paying full price, make sure to book early. Otherwise, you might not be able to book the hotel of your choice
Restaurants and clubs will be crowded. But, hey! That makes them all the more fun! You don’t want to hang out alone, do you?
According to Bali.com, Kuta, Sanur, Seminyak, and Ubud are where the most action is in July.
Things to Do in Bali in July
Bali has an amazing ability to surprise you with unexpected processions and ceremonies and festivities. Even your tour guide might be surprised! But they are far too many – and localized – to list. So here are a few of the island’s higher profile events in July.
Lovina Beach Festival –Â 2024 Dates to Be Announced
The Lovina Beach Festival takes place along Kalibukbuk Beach on the northern part of the island near Lovina. And it draws thousands of visitors to a part of Bali that does not attract a lot of tourists.
Highlights include handicraft exhibitions, photography contests, flower offerings, bull races, puppet performances. and lot of live music. And you won’t go hungry. In fact, there will be lots of food stalls selling traditional favourites!
Lovina Beach – Jalan Raya Singaraja, Singaraja, Kaliasem, Bali.
Tumpek Kandang – 12 July 2025
Tumpek Kandang is one of the six auspicious days on the Balinese Pawukon Calendar. These days occur when the fifth day of the five-day Balinese week falls on a Saturday. And this happens every 35 days. In fact, it takes 210 days to complete the cycle. To clarify, the Balinese Pawukon Year has 210 days.
Tumpek Kandang is the fifth day in the Tumpek cycle. And it is the day that the Balinese express their gratitude for their domestics animals. On this day, animals might receive special foods. Or they might be dressed up in special clothes.
Cows usually receive the greatest attention because of their role in plowing fields. However, dogs, monkeys, elephants, and other animals are also celebrated.
But don’t confuse this as a form of animal worship. Instead, it is done to express their appreciation to the gods for the services that animals provide.
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Held Across Bali
Tumpek Kandang Dates
- 2026 – 7 February; 5 SeptemberÂ
- 2027 – 3 April; 30 October
- 2028 – 28 May; 24 December
Bali Arts Festival – 15 June to 13 July 2025
The Bali Arts Festival is the largest and and the longest arts festival of the year in Indonesia. And its purpose is to preserve the classical arts and traditions of each locale. For example, there are parades, competitions. exhibitions, and workshops.
Held Across Bali
Makepung Bullock Races – mid-July to mid- November 2025
Nine Makepung Bullock Races are held in six different competitions every other Sunday from July to November. The Regent Cup is held in August. And the Governor Cup is held in November. Moreover. traditional arts are on display. Talk about a feast for the eyes!
Makepung Buffalo Races – Jemberana Regency, Bali.
Bali International Choir Festival – 29 July to 2 August 2025
Choirs from across Indonesia will perform at tThe Bali International Choir Festival. And activities will include clinics, stage rehearsals, workshops, exchanges, and concerts.
Categories include sacred music, gospel and spiritual, religious, pop and jazz, folk, vocal groups. and virtual choirs.
Held in Denpasar
BHA Sustainable Food Festival – 2025 Dates Pending
Dozens of hotels and restaurants across Bali are participating in the second annual Bali Hotel Association Sustainable Food Festival. To clarify, this BHA sponsored festival is aimed at encouraging a more sustainable way of operating food and beverage establishments.
Participating restaurants must serve at least two sustainable dishes at lunch and three sustainable dishes at dinner throughout the festival period.
These dishes must comprise ingredients that are sourced 100% from Indonesia. Ideally, they should showcase traditional dishes such as rendang and balado. Moreover, they should use organically grown produce.
Sanur Village Festival – 2025 Dates Pending
The Sanur Village Festival is a yearly event held in the coastal village of Sanur. And it celebrates arts, food, culture, fashion, yoga and the environment. In fact, a number of large scale events are held concurrently with the festival.
And examples include tennis, a traditional boat competition, marine water sports, a surfing competition, a photography contest and exhibition, a kite flying festival, a village cycling tour, a bazaar, a coral plantation, a baby turtle release, a food festival, a music and cultural show, yoga, an open golf tournament, and the Bali International Triathlon.
Sanur Village Festival – Pantai Matahari Terbit, Sanur, Denpasar, Bali.
Bali Kite Festival – Date Pending
The Bali Kite Festival is an annual event. And it takes place during the windiest months of the year. But the dates vary because they depend on weather conditions. Basically, it gets underway when the winds start to blow. And it ends when the winds die down.
Usually, the festival kicks off in July and concludes in October. But July and August are when it is at its peak. Because that is also one of Bali’s peak tourist seasons. And most of the action is at the beach.
The actual dates vary from year to year because they depend on weather conditions. They the festival usually begins in July.
Bali Kite Festival – Padanggalak (north of Sanur), Bali.
Where to Stay
Top 10 Beachfront Hotels in Bali
How to Get ThereÂ
If you haven’t booked your airline ticket yet, AirAsia offers cheap flights to Bali from regional cities such as Jakarta, Singapore, Manila, Shanghai, New Delhi, Tokyo Narita, Perth, Solo, and Yogyakarta Adi Sucipto.
If you are traveling from Europe, Qatar Airways offers convenient connections to Bali by way of Doha, and Etihad Airways offers convenient connection via Abu Dhabi.Â
BTW, the official name of Bali’s airport is Denpasar Ngurah Rai International Airport. And the airport code is: DPS
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