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
Bathing at a sacred spring. Photo Credit: Oleksandr Pidvalnyi.
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.
| 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% |
If you would like to know what the weather is like in other months, see:Â Best Time to Visit Bali>>
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.
Tumpek Uduh — 17 July 2027
Hindu procession carrying offerings. Photo Credit: Annette Teng.Tumpek Udah is the 0second day in the Tumpek cycle. And it is the day the Balinese make offerings to the Food God. On this day, they show respect to trees and other plants.
Tumpek Uduh 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.
Click here for more information:Â Tumpek Days Explained>>
Held Across Bali
Tumpek Uduh Future Dates: 13 February 2028 and 10 September 2028
Bali International Choir Festival — 25 to 29 July 2027
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
Bali Arts Festival — mid June to mid July 2027
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
Lovina Beach Festival — 2027 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!
Held at Lovina Beach, Kaliasem, Buleleng Regency, Bali
BHA Sustainable Food Festival — 2027 Dates Pending
Dozens of hotels and restaurants across Bali participate in the Bali Hotel Association Sustainable Food Festival, which is aimed are 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.
Bali Kite Festival — Dates Depend on Wind Conditions
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.
Held in Padanggalak, East Denpasar, Bali
Makepung Bullock Races — mid-July to mid- November 2027
Makepung Buffalo Races. Photo Credit: Bali Government Tourism Office.
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.
Held in Jembrana Regency, 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.
BTW, the official name of Bali’s airport is Denpasar Ngurah Rai International Airport. And the airport code is: DPS
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