Bali in winter 2020-2021: holidays in December, January and February

What is a winter holiday in Bali? We will tell you what you can do and which resorts are better for resting, what are the prices in winter 2020-2021. Weather overview for December, January and February. Reviews and advice of tourists.

When planning a winter trip to Bali, you should take into account that monsoons begin to rage in Indonesia from November to March, bringing torrential rains. The island also falls into the zone of their influence, while the average air temperature is +30 ... + 32 ° С during the day and + 23 ° С at night, the water is warm + 28 ° С. Most of the rain falls in Denpasar and in the south of the island. In the center it is drier and hotter, during the day +33 ... + 34 ° С, at night +23 ... + 24 ° С. Find out more about the seasons in Bali >>

Where is the best place to relax in Bali in winter

Tourists in their reviews report that the main nuisance of a winter holiday in Bali is precipitation. According to statistics, already in December 16 days with rains, in January the weather in Bali does not improve, the humidity level gradually increases from 80% to 85%, but you can get sunburned and even burned even in cloudy weather. Winds blow throughout the month, which can slightly cloud a beach holiday in the traditional sense.

You can entertain yourself with yachting, surfing, kiting, parachuting, and although the main surfer spots are concentrated in Uluwatu and Kuta, in January-February it is preferable to surf on the east coast of the island.

You can also visit local shrines or ride elephants, but again, adjusted for the weather. If the rains wash the roads, then some natural attractions will simply become inaccessible - volcanoes, national parks, and gorgeous panoramic views will not work. Boat trips and rafting are also possible in good weather conditions.

Nusa Dua, Seminyak, Kuta, Sanur are always popular among tourists. Ubud - this is not a seaside resort, it takes at least an hour to get to the sea. It makes sense to go here if the purpose of the trip is cultural and educational.

According to reviews, in winter in Bali you can study local cuisine in restaurants or try spa treatments in one of the salons, the services here are of very high quality. There is no intense nightlife on the island, usually by 22-23 hours everything freezes, the most advanced in this sense are the regions of Kuta-Seminyak.

Seminyak chosen by tourists who want a respectable vacation. There are good expensive hotels, elite clubs and restaurants here. If you walk north of the beach, you can see a local landmark - the Pura Petit Tenget temple. Ku De Ta is considered one of the best local clubs; discos on the beach are open until 3-4 in the morning, the most popular are Double Six and Euro Club.

Young and noisy Kuta in the winter months will not please with good surfing, in January-February there is rarely a correct wave. But there is a water park and adrenaline parks for banji jumping (Adrenalin Park, Bali Bangy), and in the evening you can have a good time in one of the nightclubs.

Nusa Dua, with its beaches and mangroves, is popular all year round. Leisure here is the same as elsewhere: beach activities, golf, cafes and restaurants, shopping, near the village of Tanjung Benoa with a good selection of services and entertainment at more affordable prices.

Jimbaran is a quiet place that may even seem boring to some. It is famous for its fish restaurants on the beach, usually people come here for diving and snorkeling, only in winter the ocean becomes too rough and not suitable for such a pastime.

Respectable Sanur is located in the east of the island: wide beaches with clean sand and a relatively calm sea, right there is the main diving center of the southern coast.

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Winter Holidays and Festivals

Holidays in Bali in winter are accompanied by the celebration of Catholic Christmas and New Year: the locals have already adopted the tradition, albeit in their own, beach-tropical version. Fireworks are arranged in Kuta and other popular resorts, in Denpasar on December 31, a bright carnival procession takes place. Clubs and hotels organize themed parties, a rich program with costume dances is offered by 4 * and 5 * hotels, in "C grade" celebrations are somewhat more modest.

One of the most popular establishments among domestic tourists for celebrating the New Year in Bali is the Ku De Ta club in Seminyak. On the luxurious terrace, guests in evening dresses admire the view of the ocean while sipping cocktails, waiters in New Year's costumes scurry between them, and a large dance floor is organized in the center of the hall. With the onset of midnight, a grand fireworks display is arranged.

The Balinese celebrate their New Year - Nyeppi - in the spring, but in January-February they celebrate the New Year according to the Chinese calendar - Imlek, because a large number of Chinese live on the island. All Chinese shops are closed for several days, ceremonies are held in temples, and the Chinese themselves in red robes gather at the house of an older family member.

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Bali weather in December, January and February

According to reviews of vacationers on the island in 2020, the weather in Bali in December and other winter months is quite unpredictable. Most of the showers occur at night, and by morning the washed and transformed island shines with its colors: the greenery becomes brighter, a beautiful haze appears. However, it also happens that it rains during the day for several hours, if you are very unlucky - for several days in a row. In practice, after prolonged 2-3 days of showers, there is a solar respite for 3-5 days, but there will still be minor rains. In severe cases, the downpour can be so strong that transport stops working and shops close, but this is rare. Many tourists note that it rains in places: it is worth driving 20 km away from the place, and the weather changes.

In December and January, Seminyak receives the largest amount of precipitation, high cloudiness, but there are also enough sunny days - about half. Daytime temperature +31 ... + 33 ° С, stuffy and humid, sometimes winds blow from the ocean.

The situation is similar in Kuta. Surfing in winter is difficult, irregular waves are most often formed on Kuta beach. In February, in this area of ​​Bali, the south-westerly winds cause strong sea waves, mud and algae begin to wash ashore, and the water becomes cloudy.

In Nusa Dua and Sanur, December is the wettest month, the air temperature is +31 ... + 32 ° С, in January the precipitation becomes slightly less, in February the monthly norm of rainfall is comparable to November.

In Jimbaran, December is the warmest of the winter months, with the most rainfall in December and January. The ocean is equally warm, about + 28 ° С.

Bali prices in winter 2020-2021

The prices for food and hotels in Bali in winter are usually lower than in high season, except that they increase significantly in the run-up to the holidays, so keep that in mind. Nevertheless, you can eat cheaply in warungs, and live in budget guesthouses. According to the reviews of tourists vacationing in Bali in January-February 2020, fruits are inexpensive at this time of the year.

Housing prices

We recommend looking for hotels in Bali on the Rumguru service - it compares prices among all popular booking systems and finds the best deals and promotions. Oddly enough, a villa can become an inexpensive accommodation option, especially if you are traveling with a company or the whole family. Such accommodation can be even cheaper than a hotel, and the level of comfort is undoubtedly much higher. If you're interested, check out our selection of great villas in Bali.