Is May a good time to visit Bali? The weather is good, but it’s a slow month for tourism. Therefore, not only is it less crowded – with better weather. In addition, there’s a good chance you can strike a bargain on hotel rooms! Meanwhile, there is the Bali Spirit Festival!Â
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Weather in Bali in May
Bali has two seasons: wet and dry. Wet season runs from October to April. And 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.
In fact, May marks the beginning of dry season in Bali. Consequently, the humidity is lower. And the chance of rain is lower. However, this is the Tropics, so a few rainy days are inevitable during the month
In terms of temperature, the average high temperature in Bali in May is 28 degrees Celsius, or 82 degrees Fahrenheit. It rains an average of 8 days in May. And there is an average of 9 centimeters of rainfall.
| Â | Ave. High | Ave. Low | Ave. Rainfall | Rainy Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canggu | 35 C / 94 F | 24 C / 75 F | 11 inches | 17 |
| Denpasar | 34 C / 92 F | 24 C / 75 F | 11 inches | 17 |
| Kuta | 34 C / 92 F | 24 C / 75 F | 11 inches | 17 |
| Sanur | 34 C / 92 F | 24 C / 75 F | 11 inches | 17 |
| Seminyak | 32 C / 91 F | 24 C / 75 F | 13 inches | 19 |
| Ubud | 30 C / 86 F | 22 C / 71 F | 11 inches | 17 |
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Tourism in Bali in May
Despite the great weather, May tends to be a slow month in Bali. As a result, hotels and resorts can drop prices by as much as 50%.
Not only that, restaurants and clubs also tend to be less crowded. Likewise, June and September are also good months to visit. And for the same reasons.
Things to Do in Bali in MayÂ
There are three national holidays in Bali in May. In addition, there is at least one important island-wide festival. Most importantly, the Bali Spirit Festival! However, many temples and villages have their own festivals, as well. But these are too numerous to count.
Galungan and Kuningan – 23 April to 3 May 2025
Galungan celebrates the creation of the universe. In addition, it commemorates the victory of good over evil. Moreover, Galungan marks the beginning of the new year according to the Pawukon Calendar. Finally, the festival lasts 10 days, culminating with Kuningan on the final day.
Because the Balinese traditionally used two calendars, you should not confuse Galungan with Nyepi, a.k.a. Silent Day (the Balinese New Year).
While Galungan marks the beginning of the new year according to the Pawukon calendar, Nyepi marks the beginning of the new year according to the Saka Calendar.
The festivities always begin on a Wednesday. And they continue for 10 days. Furthermore, they take place in family compounds. And in Bali, family compounds double as temp[es.
According to tradition, gods come down to earth during this period. In addition, the souls of ancestors pay visits to their families.
If the festivities begin on a Wednesday, the preparations begin two days earlier. On Monday, cakes are prepared. And they will be used as offerings on the following Wednesday.
On Tuesday, the men slaughter pigs to make pork kebabs and blood sausage. Furthermore, men also make “penjor“. To clarify, penjor are beautifully decorated bamboo trunks. And they are mounted on the sides of the roads and in front of houses.
The festivities end 10 days later with Kuningan. This is a celebration of purification. Traditionally, the Balinese believed that their ancestors souls left their family compounds on this day.
Because the Pawukon calendar has only 210 days, Galungan will take place again in 210 days, with Kuningan following in 10 days.
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Held Across Bali
Galungan and Kuningan Dates
- 2025 – 17 November to 29 November
- 2026 – 15 June to 27 June;Â
- 2027 – 11 January to 23 January; 9 August to 21 August
- 2028 – 6 March to 18 March; 2 October to 14 October
Bali Spirit Festival – 7 to 11 May 2025Â
The Bali Spirit Festival is a celebration of yoga, music, and dance. And it is held in Ubud, which is the cultural heart of the Island of the Gods.
The festival offer an amazing schedule of activities. First, there will be holistic healing and yoga. Next, there will be concerts and DJ nights. Deleted: Finally, there will be than 300 workshops and classes. For example, topics will include:
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- Acro Yoga
- Ashtanga
- Biodynamic Yoga
- Breathwork
- Bodywork
- Flow
- Hatha
- Jivamukti
- Kundalini
- Laughter Yoga
- Shamanic Yoga Flow
- Vinyasa
Purnati Center for the Arts (Yayasan Bali Purnati) – Jalan Gunung Abang, Br. Penataran, Batuan, Gianyar, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali.
Waisak Day – 12Â May 2025
Waisak Day is a national holiday in Indonesia. And it is the holiest day on the Buddhist calendar. Also known as Vesak Day, it celebrates  the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha. Buddhists account for 0.5% of the population in Bali, where Hinduism is the dominant faith.
All Over Indonesia
Future Waisak Day Dates
- 2026 – 31 May
- 2027 – 20 May
Ubud Open Studios – 22 to 25 May 2025
More than 70 studios will throw open their doors during Ubud Open Studios, Participants will include painters, illustrators, architects, interior designers, photographers, ceramicists, glass blowers, leatherworkers, weavers, costume makers, and carvers.
And in case you didn’t know it, Ubud is considered Bali’s cultural hub. And it is home to a large number of artists. So this will be a great chance to interact with some of the island’s most creative talents.
Ubud – Bali
Ascension Day of Jesus Christ – 29 May 2025
Known as Hari Kenaikan Isa Almasih in Indonesia, the Ascension Day of Jesus Christ is an official holiday in Indonesia, where Christians account for less than 1% of the population. And it always falls on Thursday.
All Over Indonesia
Future Ascension Dates
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- 2026 – 14 May
- 2027 – 6 May
- 2028 – 25 May
- 2029 – 10 May
Ubud Food Festival –Â Â 30 May to 31 May 2025
Return of the Jungle Chef, Charles Toto, shows off his culinary skills at a invigorating cooking demonstration at Teatro Kulinar. Photo Credit: Anggara Mahendra and Ubud Food Festival.
More than 100 food industry professionals from across Indonesia and around the world will travel to Bali to take part in this year’s Ubud Food Festival.
Chefs, restaurateurs, entrepreneurs, farmers, food writers, scientists, and activists will conduct cooking demonstrations and workshops, giving festival goers the chance to perfect their culinary skills.
There will be a variety of special events during the three-day festival.
The programme will include food forums, food tours, coffee workshops, film screenings, cooking demonstrations, food talks, workshops, masterclasses, and live performance.
Free events will include visits to night markets and live music after dark.
Participants will learn that there is far more to Indonesia than rendang, sate, gado gado, and nasi goreng!
Location: Ubud, Bali.
Where to Stay
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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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