Bali travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Bali with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Bali.

Bali travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Bali with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Bali - quick facts
Flight time✝ 17 hours
Time difference UK +8 hours
Language(s) Indonesian
Currency Indonesian Rupiah
Electricity C + F plug (230V)
Driving side Left

Why visit Bali?

Considering a holiday to the Bali? Here are some of the very good reasons it makes such a wonderful holiday destination be it for beaches or culture to ensure you get the most out of your 2025/2026 escape.

  • Beach babes - beaches
    Beaches
  • Culture vultures
    Culture
  • Nature lovers - nature & wildlife
    Nature
  • Night owls - nightlife
    Nightlife

✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.

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Bali weather

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °C
30°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Denpasar30
30°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Denpasar30
31°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Denpasar31
31°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Denpasar31
30°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Denpasar30
30°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Denpasar30
29°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Denpasar29
29°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Denpasar29
30°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Denpasar30
31°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Denpasar31
31°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Denpasar31
31°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Denpasar31
Hours of sunshine (daily)
Days with some rainfall
20 days with some rainfall in January in Denpasar20
18 days with some rainfall in February in Denpasar18
17 days with some rainfall in March in Denpasar17
11 days with some rainfall in April in Denpasar11
7 days with some rainfall in May in Denpasar7
5 days with some rainfall in June in Denpasar5
3 days with some rainfall in July in Denpasar3
1 day with some rainfall in August in Denpasar1
1 day with some rainfall in September in Denpasar1
3 days with some rainfall in October in Denpasar3
8 days with some rainfall in November in Denpasar8
16 days with some rainfall in December in Denpasar16
Sea temperature °C
29°C sea temperature in January in Denpasar29
29°C sea temperature in February in Denpasar29
29°C sea temperature in March in Denpasar29
28°C sea temperature in April in Denpasar28
28°C sea temperature in May in Denpasar28
27°C sea temperature in June in Denpasar27
26°C sea temperature in July in Denpasar26
26°C sea temperature in August in Denpasar26
26°C sea temperature in September in Denpasar26
27°C sea temperature in October in Denpasar27
28°C sea temperature in November in Denpasar28
29°C sea temperature in December in Denpasar29

The Bali weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Denpasar.

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Bali travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Bali from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Bali.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Bali travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Bali with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Bali, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Bali travel features

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Bali FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Bali including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

What is the flight time to Bali from the UK?

The flight time to Bali from the UK is typically 17 hours.

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What is the time difference between Bali and the UK?

The time difference between Bali and the UK is UK time+8 hours.

What is the main language spoken in Bali?

The main language spoken in Bali is Indonesian.

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What is the currency in Bali?

The currency in Bali is the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR).

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Which plugs are used in Bali?

Bali uses electrical plug type C + F (230 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in Bali?

They drive on the left side of the road in Bali.

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