Introduction: Bali rainy season can make your month or break your month
Bali is marketed as an unending summer. Reality: book the wrong month and your "work from paradise" month is 86-88% humidity, daily downpours and sudden power losses in the midst of delivering client calls.
If you sign up for a 30-day villa lease in Canggu in late December, and you don't verify the data, you're essentially betting your productivity on the local grid, and on a random router.
This guide is for digital nomads and remote workers, not honeymooners. We are going to see the rainfall in mm, humidity, dew point and real world internet speed then teach you how to use NomadWeather to determine if Bali rainy season is worth it in 2025 & 2026.
Bali rainy season in one chart: dry, wet and shoulder
Bali has a monsoon-driven climate. Monsoon moist air blows across the area from northwest monsoon period, about November to March, which leads the wet season. April through October are dominated by southeast trade winds resulting in a much drier, more pleasant season.
The rainfall also differs by region: northern, interior and eastern Bali, such as Ubud, is wetter, while southern and western regions, such as Canggu, Pererenan, SeSeh and Uluwatu, are relatively drier.
| Season | Months | Avg Temp | Rainfall | Humidity | Nomad Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☔ Wet | Dec-Mar | 25-29°C | 171-427mm | 86-88% | Hot, sticky, frequent heavy showers. Require AC, dehumidifier and decent WiFi backup. |
| ☀️ Shoulder | Apr, Nov, Oct | 24-30°C | 37-270mm | 85-86% | Mixed days: some clear, some storms. A bargain for lower prices. |
| ☀️ Dry | May-Sep | 23-29°C | <102mm | 83-84% | Breezier, fewer rain days, more comfortable for long work days. |
Values are presented as Canggu region for 10 years climatic data.
When is Bali rainy season? Month by month
Bali's wet season lasts around October to March and peaks in December to February, most sources agree. Here is a plainer month by month guide for Canggu:
The Indonesian central weather agency has marked a higher flood risk in 2025 to 2026 wet season, including Bali, with heavy rains. If you want to be in Bali from December 2025 until March 2026, watch out for rainfall alerts and avoid booking low-lying streets that have flooded before.
The truth: power, internet and mold in rainy season
You can certainly work through Bali rainy season, but not until you take infrastructure as seriously as beach clubs.
Internet Speeds
- • The average broadband on the island is roughly 30 Mbps and can range up to 100Mbps and hide huge variation.
- • On coworking spaces like OMNI (Pererenan) or BWork (Berawa), you will have 50 to 150 Mbps speed and heavy router configuration and backup power.
- • Many villas claim to have "WiFi" but only provide the cheapest lines - although there are 100 Mbps and even 1 Gbps packages available in Canggu - speak to your host about speeds before you book.
Power Cuts
Bali's power can remain stable, even during rainy months. But heavy storms and local maintenance can yet lead to brief blackouts. Coworking spaces and larger hotels frequently have generators that can perform autonomously, which is why regular remote workers often time important calls from these locations during stormy weeks.
Mold, Humidity and Health
Bali's coastal areas record humidity of between 86-88% and up to 95% at times in Ubud during the wettest months. Dew point usually ranges from 24 to 26°C, which means sweat doesn't evaporate well and clothes never dry completely unless you use AC or a dehumidifier.
Consequences
- • Mold on leather, camera gear and shoes
- • Laptop keyboards and chargers feel damp
- • Poor sleep in warm, humid rooms
Mitigation
- • Choose a room with a good AC & ventilation
- • AC/dehumidifier runs daily
- • Keep electronics in dry boxes
Region check: Ubud vs Canggu vs Uluwatu
Bali is small, but microclimates matter.
Ubud
Lush, cool and wetter
- • Slightly higher elevation, cooler but significantly wetter
- • Up to 394mm in January
- • Year-round humidity ~86%
Canggu
South coast work & surf hub
- • Drier south-southwest coast
- • Strong internet infrastructure
- • Plenty of coworking spaces + fiber
Uluwatu
Breezier cliff life
- • Further south, more sea breezes
- • Storms clear faster, fresher evenings
- • Infrastructure more scattered
The "arbitrage" opportunity: rainy season benefits you
If you want Bali without peak season prices, rainy season could be a feature, not a bug.
Price Leverage
Tourism dwindles outside school holidays and core dry months. You sometimes bargain cheaper monthly rents for villas in November, March and April for 30+ day stays. Scooters and coworking also offer discounts during off-peak weeks.
Better Crowd Ratio
You share Canggu with half of Europe in December. The island seems slower in November or March: less crowding for restaurant bookings; less traffic; more calm in cafes and coworking spaces.
When rainy season makes sense:
- You're a bootstrapper - you care more about saving $300-600 on rent than enjoying perfect beach days.
- You're focused mostly on European or US time zones, so you can create deep focus blocks separate from the heaviest midday storms.
- You're glad to stay inside with AC on the worst days, and go to the gym or coworking instead of the beach.
Five tips to "rain-proof" your Canggu stay
Keep two places to work, not one home
Select a villa with good WiFi and a nearby coworking space that has generators and a strong fiber connection for serious call days.
Check the street too, not just the villa
Some Canggu streets flood every big storm. Search social media and maps for the street name - and see if past videos show knee deep water.
Prioritise upstairs rooms for air circulation
Ground floor rooms get damper and more mold. Upstairs with cross ventilation, AC, or a fan will be a big upgrade in January and February.
Upgrade your backup internet
Purchase a big data package on Telkomsel, XL or Indosat that allows you to tether when the building's WiFi dies. Not just noon, test your tether speed on a rainy evening.
Plan your week around storms
In the wet months, mornings tend to be clearer, with storms building later. Use morning time for errands and beach, leave late afternoons for indoor work blocks.
Where to get away when Bali gets too wet
Of these rainy season strategies, the best tactic might be to vacate Bali for a month or two.
December in Bali vs Thailand
December rainfall, between 201-366mm (approximately 18-23 rainy days) in some locations (Denpasar & Nusa Dua). Full wet season.
Most areas are already out of the heaviest monsoon. Chiang Mai and Bangkok enjoy high season, sunny day every day. Gulf islands have mixed but improving conditions.
A simple strategy:
- Oct to early Dec: Thailand (Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Koh Phangan)
- Jan to Mar: Either commit to Bali rainy season with a robust setup, or hop to Raja Ampat or southern Sri Lanka
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How to sanity check Bali rainy season using NomadWeather
Don't guess. Before you schedule a 30 day trip, explore NomadWeather and compare Bali with alternative destinations to see their monthly rainfall, humidity and NomadWeatherScore side-by-side charts.
Final Verdict
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First time in Bali, need the postcard version: June - September.
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You're a budget-conscious returning nomad who can wrangle some chaos: November, March and April are your arbitrage windows.
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Hardcore surf and jungle lover who doesn't care about a little mold: you can get through December to February with the right villa, coworking membership and dehumidifier.
Plan with data instead of vibes, and Bali rainy season can be a power month instead of a drowned one.