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Indonesia is tropical and warm all year, so the choice is about the dry and wet seasons rather than temperature.
| Season | Months | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Dry season | April to October | Sunny, calm seas, the best weather. Peak around July and August. |
| Shoulder | April, May, September, October | Good weather with fewer crowds and better value. |
| Wet season | November to March | Warm with short heavy showers, lush, green and quietest. |
The prime window for Bali, the Gilis, Lombok and Komodo. Days are sunny, humidity is lower and the sea is clear for diving and snorkelling. July and August are the busy peak, so book ahead.
The sweet spots, with dry-season weather but thinner crowds and better prices than the mid-year peak. A strong time for a first trip.
Warm and green, with rain that usually falls in short, heavy afternoon bursts rather than all day. Prices are low and sites are quiet, and many beach days are still possible between showers.
Bali works most of the year
Even in the wet season, Bali has plenty of sunny spells. Rain tends to come in short bursts, so a low-season trip can still deliver good beach days at a lower price.
Flights from Dubai to Bali take around nine hours. Indonesia rewards a longer trip, enough to pair Bali with Lombok, the Gilis or Java. Settle your visa route before booking.
Before you book flights, sort your visa. Check which route applies to your passport as a UAE resident on our Indonesia visa from Dubai guide.
April to October, the dry season, with sunny days and calm seas. April, May, September and October give the best balance of weather and fewer crowds.
Not really. Rain usually falls in short afternoon bursts, the islands are lush, and prices are low, so many beach days are still possible.
The dry season, April to October, for the clearest water. Komodo and the eastern islands are at their best then.
The wet season, November to March, has the lowest flight and hotel prices and the fewest crowds.
A week covers Bali comfortably. Ten days to two weeks lets you add Lombok, the Gilis or Java.
It depends on your passport. Many travellers use the visa on arrival or an e-visa. Check the route on our Indonesia visa from Dubai guide before booking.