Bali weather in May
May is one of the best months to visit Bali: highs of 27°C (81°F) and about 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain on average. Nights average 23°C (73°F) and cloud cover 48% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 29°C (85°F). It is the 6th driest month of the year and the 4th coolest. Compared with April, it is cooler and drier; June brings highs of 27°C (80°F) and 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Denpasar, the largest city in Bali. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit Bali?
best month Weather score 77/100.
Yes. May is one of the best months for weather in Bali.
Does it rain a lot in Bali in May?
Some rain is normal: about 82 mm (3.2 in) falls in an average May. It is the 6th driest month of the year.
How warm is Bali in May?
Days average 27°C (81°F) and nights 23°C (73°F).
Bali weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C (82°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 317 mm | 82% | 30°C (85°F) | least pleasant |
| February | 28°C (82°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 252 mm | 78% | 30°C (86°F) | least pleasant |
| March | 28°C (82°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 201 mm | 72% | 30°C (86°F) | fair |
| April | 28°C (82°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 123 mm | 60% | 30°C (86°F) | fair |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 82 mm | 48% | 29°C (85°F) | best |
| June | 27°C (80°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 53 mm | 41% | 29°C (84°F) | best |
| July | 26°C (79°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 40 mm | 40% | 28°C (82°F) | best |
| August | 26°C (79°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 24 mm | 32% | 28°C (82°F) | best |
| September | 28°C (82°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 38 mm | 35% | 28°C (83°F) | best |
| October | 29°C (84°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 57 mm | 45% | 29°C (85°F) | best |
| November | 29°C (85°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 134 mm | 65% | 30°C (86°F) | fair |
| December | 28°C (83°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 272 mm | 84% | 30°C (86°F) | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Bali in May
Weather can differ a lot within Bali: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denpasar | 27°C (81°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 82 mm | best |
| Seminyak | 27°C (81°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 82 mm | best |
| Canggu | 27°C (81°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 82 mm | best |
| Uluwatu | 28°C (83°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 74 mm | best |
| Nusa Dua | 28°C (83°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 74 mm | best |
| Nusa Penida | 28°C (82°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 82 mm | best |
| Klungkung | 28°C (82°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 82 mm | best |
| Singaraja | 29°C (84°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 88 mm | best |
| Sukawati | 27°C (81°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 82 mm | best |
| Negara | 29°C (83°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 93 mm | best |
| Banjar | 29°C (84°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 88 mm | best |
| Ubud | 27°C (81°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 82 mm | best |