Best Time to Get Married in Bali: A Month by Month Guide
Updated October 2026
The short answer: April to October is the most reliable window for an outdoor wedding in Bali. July to September is the driest, and July and August are the busiest, so they book first. November to March is the wetter season, and weddings still happen then with a proper rain plan. Which month is best depends on whether you want dry weather, quiet venues or lush scenery.
Bali gets called a year-round wedding destination, and that's true. But the experience changes a lot by month and by which part of the island you pick. Here's what the numbers say, and what we see on the ground as Bali wedding planners.
Bali weather by month
These are long-term averages for Denpasar, not forecasts. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
January: about 351 mm of rain, rain on around 18 days. The wettest month.
February: about 290 mm, around 16 days.
March: about 231 mm, around 13 days.
April: about 107 mm, around 9 days. Rain drops off quickly.
May: about 95 mm, around 6 days.
June: about 68 mm, around 4 days.
July: about 28 mm, around 4 days.
August: about 36 mm, around 2 days.
September: about 59 mm, around 3 days.
October: about 64 mm, around 6 days.
November: about 131 mm, around 11 days. The wet season starts to return.
December: about 327 mm, around 16 days.
Temperature barely changes. Daytime highs sit around 29 to 32°C and nights around 23 to 25°C all year, so the difference between seasons is rain and humidity, not cold. Sunset also stays in a narrow window, between about 6:06 pm and 6:47 pm all year.
What each stretch feels like
December to March
Warm, humid and green, with rain that tends to arrive in short heavy bursts. December is both wet and busy because of the holiday travel, so it needs the most careful planning for guests and weather. January to March is quieter, and the cloud can give softer, more dramatic light. Nyepi, Bali's Day of Silence, usually falls in March, and the whole island stops for 24 hours, so check the date before you choose a weekend.
April to June
Probably the most comfortable stretch for an outdoor wedding. Rain falls away, the days are warm without being overwhelming, and evenings are pleasant for a reception outside. Venues are busier, but it's not peak yet, so the planning process still feels relatively relaxed.
July to September
The driest months. July and August are also Bali's busiest, thanks to international travel and school holidays, while September is a little calmer. Weddings tend to feel lively and social, especially in the well-known wedding areas. For July and August dates, book earlier than you would for other months.
October and November
October is still fairly dry. November is when the rain starts to return. Both are quieter than peak, which can mean more choice of venues and dates.
Rain and your wedding
Wet season weddings are very doable with the right plan. We work with marquees from a range of vendors, in different sizes and styles depending on your guest count and design, and we manage them as part of our full-service wedding planning. It's also worth looking at venues that have a roofed area which can be used as a backup.
What time to start your ceremony
We usually start ceremonies at 4:00 to 4:30 pm. It avoids the hottest part of the day, and it lines up with post-ceremony cocktails and photos around sunset, when the colours are at their best. For how the rest of the day unfolds, see our Bali wedding day timeline.
Cost and availability
We recommend starting to plan 12 to 18 months before your wedding. Venues and vendors work to peak, shoulder and low seasons, so your date affects both availability and price. Peak dates at popular venues book out first. This is worth factoring in when you're working out what a Bali wedding planner costs and what your overall budget needs to be. If you're just starting out, our guide to the first decisions couples make when planning a wedding in Bali covers what to settle first.
How different parts of Bali feel
Where you get married matters just as much as when. Bali's landscape changes a lot from region to region, and each area has its own pace. You can also see how this actually plays out in real weddings we've planned across different parts of the island.
The west coast
Seminyak, Canggu, Seseh, Tabanan. Wide rice fields, open skies, dramatic ocean sunsets. Weddings here tend to feel modern and relaxed, closely tied to the landscape around them. Expect coastal wind and surf as part of the experience. See Anna & Dempsey's wedding at Seseh Beach Villas, or read our Canggu and Seminyak wedding guide.
The Bukit Peninsula
Uluwatu and the rest of the southern tip. Limestone cliffs, huge ocean views. Venues here usually have a clear structure for ceremony and reception, and sunset over the ocean is the signature moment of the day. Breezes off the cliffs are common, especially in the afternoon. See Yvonne & Anthony's wedding at Villa Plenilunio in Uluwatu. Our Uluwatu wedding guide covers the clifftop venues we work with most.
The east coast
Ketewel, Cucukan and Sanur. Black volcanic sand, earlier light and a genuinely quieter atmosphere. Weddings here tend to feel gentle and intimate, with a slower pace than the busier western side of the island. See Catherine & David's wedding at Puri Nirwana, a beachfront villa with black sand beach portraits just steps from the lawn.
The Ubud hills
Payangan and the valleys north of Ubud. Jungle rivers, rice terraces and cooler evenings. Weddings here feel private, green and unhurried. There's no ocean sunset, and afternoon showers are more likely than on the coast, so the rain plan matters. See Shishi & Lewis's wedding at Villa Bodhi. Our Ubud and East Coast wedding guide covers both the hills and the coast.
Choosing the right time and place
There's no single right answer here. Every season and every region has its own character. Some couples want the energy of dry season sunsets and a lively travel period. Others want the quiet and the green of the earlier months. Once you understand how the seasons and regions actually shape the day, it's a lot easier to pick a time and place that fits what you're picturing. More planning advice is in our Bali Wedding Guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to get married in Bali?
There's no single best month. Most couples choose between April and October, when rainfall is lower and outdoor plans are easier. July to September is the driest.
Can you get married in Bali in the rainy season?
Yes. Weddings happen all year. In the wetter months, roughly November to March, the key is a rain plan, such as a marquee or a venue with a roofed area.
What time should a wedding ceremony start in Bali?
We usually start ceremonies at 4:00 to 4:30 pm, which avoids the heat and leads into cocktails and photos around sunset.
How far ahead should I book a Bali wedding?
We recommend starting 12 to 18 months before your wedding, especially for popular venues and peak dates.
Schedule your free consultation to start planning your Bali wedding.
Sources: rainfall from the Japan Meteorological Agency climate normals for Denpasar/Ngurah Rai; rainy days, temperature and sunset times from Weather Spark.
