Seasons of the Year Seasons in Indonesia
Indonesia is the largest insular state in the world and the largest country in Southeast Asia. The nature of Indonesia is remarkably diverse. Here you can find jungle and majestic mountains, beautiful lagoons and perfect sandy beaches.
The main tourist center of Indonesia – Bali island. To visit Bali is possible and necessary throughout the year. The temperature throughout the year varies slightly and day temperature always is kept in the range of +20 +33 °C (68-91 °F). In the ocean year-round temperature below +26 °C (79 °F). On the island even on the hottest days of constant light breeze blows, and the heat is transferred easily.
High season and the best time for tourists to visit Bali is between July and August.
The rainy season in Bali from December to March. The humidity in this period reaches 95%. Most precipitation falls at night, and it rains just an hour or two and falls out locally, the rest of the time the sun is shining.
One only has to note that in the rainy season can sometimes occur problems with transport links, and for lovers of mountain tours and scuba diving it is better to choose the dry season.
Seasons
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March-May in Indonesia
Spring in Indonesia transition season between summer and winter Bali. In March, the island falls very much rain, with hot as well as winter. However, since April the amount of rain is significantly reduced and the weather becomes more comfortable. In the center of the island you can already feel the fresh air.
This month believes the start of favourable weather conditions for surfing. However, you should know that to do this sport without a t-shirt and shorts, as the sun in Indonesia is quite aggressive, and even a couple of hours spent on the Board under open sun, can cause serious burns.
Dry Season (May to September)
In may starts the dry season, resulting in a very rare rains. The sky may be cloudy, but most of the day the sun is shining bright.
Climate from March to May
| March Max average t°: +30 °C (86 °F) Min average t°: +23 °C (73 °F) Sundial in the day: 6 hours Rainy days: 15 days Precipitation: 210 mm (8.3") |
| April Max average t°: +31 °C (88 °F) Min average t°: +24 °C (75 °F) Sundial in the day: 7 hours Rainy days: 11 days Precipitation: 145 mm (5.7") |
| May Max average t°: +31 °C (88 °F) Min average t°: +24 °C (75 °F) Sundial in the day: 7 hours Rainy days: 9 days Precipitation: 115 mm (4.5") |
(Jakarta)
Holidays
March, 8 – International women's day;
April, 21 – Kartini Day;
April-may – the ascension of ISA;
May – Vesak.
June-August in Indonesia
Summer in Indonesia is considered the best period of the year for any type of holiday, be it beach or sightseeing holiday. Since June, the land blown with cool ocean breezes, the water is very warm +27 °C (81 °F).
July and August are considered the "cold" months and simultaneously the driest. Virtually no precipitation falls, the temperature becomes a few degrees lower than in winter and, importantly, decreases the level of relative humidity. The latter fact provides easier portability of hot weather, breathing is easier. If you go inland, the climate there will be a little different: cooler weather, in the evening, the thermometer drops to +18 °C (64 °F). It rains periodically.
Climate from June to August
| June Max average t°: +31 °C (88 °F) Min average t°: +23°C (73 °F) Sundial in the day: 7 hours Rainy days: 7 days Precipitation: 95 mm (3.7") |
| July Max average t°: +31 °C (88 °F) Min average t°: +23 °C (73 °F) Sundial in the day: 7 hours Rainy days: 5 days Precipitation: 65 mm (2.5") |
| August Max average t°: +31 °C (88 °F) Min average t°: +23 °C (73 °F) Sundial in the day: 8 hours Rainy days: 4 days Precipitation: 45 mm (1.8") |
(Jakarta)
Holidays
August, 17 – Independence day Indonesia.
September-November in Indonesia
Of course, in Indonesia there is no such time of year. However, for convenience of perception, we decided the period from September to November roughly named autumn. The beginning of the first autumn month is characterized by dry, clear weather. Bali beaches vengeance last swimming season, every day to the island arrive new tourists. As we approach the last days of the month frequent rains, but the rest they do not interfere. Sometimes blowing dusty wind from the North, but, perhaps, this is the only drawback of September.
Rainy Season (October to April)
The weather that prevails on the island in October, is a continuation of the climatic conditions of the previous month, but with more severe storms. In November the number of tourists becomes less. This is the beginning of summer, when rising temperatures and increases the amount of precipitation. The ocean at this time is already hectic, and you can swim on very few beaches, hidden in secluded small coves.
Climate from September to November
| September Max average t°: +31 °C (88°F) Min average t°: +23 °C (73 °F) Sundial in the day: 8 hours Rainy days: 5 days Precipitation: 65 mm (2.5") |
| October Max average t°: +31 °C (88 °F) Min average t°: +23 °C (73 °F) Sundial in the day: 7 hours Rainy days: 8 days Precipitation: 110 mm (4.3") |
| November Max average t°: +30 °C (86 °F) Min average t°: +23 °C (73 °F) Sundial in the day: 6 hours Rainy days: 12 days Precipitation: 140 mm (5.5") |
(Jakarta)
Holidays
October, 1 – protection day;
October, 5 – armed forces day;
October, 28 – the day of youth oath;
November, 10 – heroes day.
December-February in Indonesia
With the arrival of the first days of December, the islanders celebrate winter and summer. This time, the riot of tropical plants and natural elements, when the island is undergoing the strongest thunderstorms, lasting up to 3 hours a day. Usually, they start either early in the morning or late at night. But the rains may catch You and after lunch. At this time, the humidity in Indonesia is so high that many homes of the island are overgrown with moss. It is a kind of the green Kingdom.
The weather is very hot, the temperature is slightly higher than in summer, and precipitation, they are transferred harder. The water in the ocean so warm that it is appropriate to compare it with fresh milk. However, in the conditions prevailing gusty winds causing big waves, swimming is quite problematic. So, from February on the island dominates the South-West monsoon. However, for surfing this weather is very good.
Climate from December to February
| December Max average t°: +29 °C (84 °F) Min average t°: +23 °C (74 °F) Sundial in the day: 5 hours Rainy days: 14 days Precipitation: 205 mm (8.0") |
| January Max average t°: +29 °C (84 °F) Min average t°: +23 °C (73 °F) Sundial in the day: 4 hours Rainy days: 18 days Precipitation: 300 mm (11.8") |
| February Max average t°: +29 °C (84 °F) Min average t°: +23 °C (73 °F) Sundial in the day: 5 hours Rainy days: 17 days Precipitation: 300 mm (11.8") |
(Jakarta)
Holidays
December, 25 – Christmas (Indonesian - Hari Natal);
January, 1 – New Year.
