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Bali in April: weather, crowds, prices and what to know
April opens the dry season. Rainfall is nearly halved compared with March, the sun settles in, and the island keeps the green of the wet season. The crowds stay moderate, with an uptick during the French spring vacations and around Easter. One of the best compromises of the year between landscapes, sea and prices.
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- Verdict: compromise
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- By Kylian Dev
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The month at a glance
- Temperatures: 31.0 °C average high, 28.1 °C mean, 25.1 °C average low (1991–2020 normals, Ngurah Rai airport).
- Rain: 114.5 mm on average over the month, spread over 8.8 rainy days.
- Crowds: moderate, heavier during the French spring vacations (mid-April to early May depending on the zone) and around Easter.
- Verdict: the best month to have both green rice fields and weather turning dry; not yet the most reliable for Nusa Penida.
Should you come to Bali in April? Yes: it is one of the best compromises of the year. The rains recede to 114.5 mm over 8.8 days on average, it is 31.0 °C in the afternoon and the rice fields are still green. The crowds stay moderate, except during the spring vacations.
April is a transition month that leans clearly towards the dry side. Showers still happen, especially at the start of the month and in the highlands, but they become the exception. The overall pointers are in our best time to visit Bali guide.
April weather, in figures
In April, on average 114.5 mm of rain falls over 8.8 days at the airport, nearly half as much as in March. Temperatures stay warm, from 25.1 °C at night to 31.0 °C in the afternoon, with 237.9 hours of sunshine.
| Normal | March | April (this month) | May |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 31.0 °C | 31.0 °C | 30.5 °C |
| Mean temperature | 28.0 °C | 28.1 °C | 27.7 °C |
| Average low | 25.0 °C | 25.1 °C | 24.9 °C |
| Rain | 213.9 mm | 114.5 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Rainy days | 13.3 | 8.8 | 6.5 |
| Sunshine | 222.1 h | 237.9 h | 264.6 h |
Mornings are generally clear. When it rains, it is most often as a storm in the late afternoon, more frequent in Ubud, in Munduk and on the slopes of the volcanoes than in the south. One or two overcast days in a row remain possible at the start of the month.
March got 213.9 mm over 13.3 days; May drops to 72.8 mm over 6.5 days. April is therefore the real tipping point, for almost identical temperatures.
| Month | High °C | Rain mm | Days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January: Bali in January | 30.9 | 388.4 | 18.8 | Rainy |
| February: Bali in February | 30.9 | 298.7 | 16.5 | Rainy |
| March: Bali in March | 31.0 | 213.9 | 13.3 | Transition |
| AprilThis page | 31.0 | 114.5 | 8.8 | Compromise |
| May: Bali in May | 30.5 | 72.8 | 6.5 | Balanced |
| June: Bali in June | 29.8 | 50.8 | 4.7 | Dry |
| July: Bali in July | 29.0 | 29.7 | 3.3 | Crowded |
| August: Bali in August | 29.1 | 16.1 | 1.9 | Crowded |
| September: Bali in September | 30.0 | 40.7 | 2.8 | Dry |
| October: Bali in October | 31.0 | 67.9 | 4.8 | Favorable |
| November: Bali in November | 31.6 | 149.4 | 10.3 | Transition |
| December: Bali in December | 30.8 | 299.3 | 15.9 | Rainy |
What April changes on the ground
The sea calms down and clears as the month goes on. The rice fields are green or being harvested depending on the valley. The paths dry out, which reopens the hikes. The waterfalls keep a good flow without the mud of the rainy season.
- Swimming: more pleasant on the west coast than in the rainy season, with cleaner beaches. Sanur remains the calmest.
- Snorkeling and diving: visibility improving in Amed and Tulamben. Nusa Penida becomes more doable, still with a few days of rough sea.
- Surf: start of the season on the Bukit and the west coast, from Uluwatu to Canggu, depending on the swells.
- Rice fields: a mix of green plots, golden ears and harvested fields, different from one valley to the next according to the subak calendar.
- Hikes: Batur clears more often at sunrise. Agung becomes an option again for trained walkers, with a guide, outside closures linked to ceremonies. Sidemen and Munduk are good for walking.
- Roads and waterfalls: safer roads, the waterfalls of Munduk and the center still well fed.
Crowds and prices in April
April stays in the shoulder season: visitor numbers are moderate and prices in the middle of the annual range. They rise during the French spring vacations, which run from mid-April to early May depending on the zone, and around Easter, which also brings Australian visitors.
Outside vacations, accommodation is easy to find, even in Ubud. During the spring vacations, book family places and villas a few weeks ahead. Orders of magnitude by profile are in the Bali travel budget guide, and the budget calculator lets you test several scenarios.
April events
April has no major fixed-date event in Bali. Nyepi generally falls in March: check its date if you arrive at the very start of April. Galungan and Kuningan follow the 210-day cycle of the Balinese calendar and fall in April in some years.
Village ceremonies, the odalan or temple anniversaries, take place all year round according to the Balinese calendar: it is not unusual to come across one. The rules on dress and behavior are in Balinese temples and culture.
What to do in Bali in April
April is the ideal month for the interior of the island: walks in Sidemen, the lakes and waterfalls of Munduk, sunrise on Batur. The sea becomes pleasant at the end of the month, and surf picks up again on the Bukit.
- Sidemen: a walk in the rice fields facing Agung, when the valley dries out but stays green. See Sidemen.
- Munduk: lakes Bratan and Tamblingan, waterfalls and forest trails, more doable than in the rainy season. See Munduk.
- Batur: a night climb for sunrise, with better chances of a view than in March.
- Uluwatu: the first surf sessions of the dry season and sunsets over the cliffs.
Who April is the right month for
April suits almost everyone: hikers, rice field lovers, families outside vacations, couples. It suits divers who want Nusa Penida in the best conditions, and those looking for the lowest prices, a little less well.
Families
A good month, but the French spring vacations push prices up: book early or aim for the weeks outside the zones.
Surfers
Start of the season on the Bukit and the west coast, still less crowded than in summer.
Divers
Amed and Tulamben are in good condition; Nusa Penida improves but keeps days of rough sea.
Hikers
An excellent month for Sidemen, Munduk and Batur. Agung becomes possible again with a guide.
Small budgets
Average prices outside vacations. The homestays of Sidemen and Munduk remain affordable.
Honeymoon
A very good month: a green island, drying weather, soft light on the rice fields in the late afternoon.
The 2-week itinerary lets you enjoy both the interior and the coast. To head north, see the Ubud → Munduk transfer, and the packing list for a warm layer at altitude.
Frequently asked questions
Should you come to Bali in April?
Yes. April combines the start of the dry season, rice fields still green and moderate crowds. Book early if you travel during the spring vacations.
What is the weather like in Bali in April?
Hot and increasingly dry: 31.0 °C average high, 25.1 °C average low, 114.5 mm of rain over 8.8 days on average at the airport.
Is April the rainy season in Bali?
No, April marks the start of the dry season, which runs from about April to October. A few storms remain, especially at the start of the month and in the highlands.
Can you climb Batur in April?
Yes. The chances of seeing the sunrise are better than in the rainy season, without being guaranteed. The climb is done at night, with a local guide.
Where to stay in Bali in April?
Sidemen and Munduk for walks and landscapes, Ubud for culture, Uluwatu for the returning surf. Sanur remains the simplest base for families.
Sources
Figures and rules checked on October 17, 2026 against the sources below. Entry rules and fees change: always check them on the official websites before you leave.
