Planning
Best Time to Visit Indonesia
Bali and the eastern islands run dry April–October (July–August is peak price); Java is milder and less crowd-driven. Ramadan (lunar, shifts yearly) affects Java's Muslim-majority areas more than Hindu-majority Bali.
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| Region | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bali & Nusa Islands | ||||||||||||
| Java (Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Bandung) | ||||||||||||
| Lombok & Gili Islands |
Region notes
- Bali & Nusa Islands: Jul–Aug is peak season and peak price; Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct give dry weather without the crowds.
- Java (Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Bandung): Less tourist-price-driven than Bali; Apr–Oct dry season is most reliable for Borobudur sunrise trips.
- Lombok & Gili Islands: Mirrors Bali's dry season; boat crossings to the Gilis get rougher and sometimes suspended Dec–Mar.
Weeks worth avoiding
- Ramadan (lunar, shifts yearly): Reduced restaurant hours and quieter streets in Java; minimal effect in Hindu-majority Bali.
- Christmas–New Year and July–August peak: Highest Bali villa and flight prices of the year, book 2–3 months ahead.
- Wet season peak (Jan–Feb): Heaviest rain and highest surf-crossing cancellation risk for Gili/Lombok boats.
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