May in Bali averages highs of 29 °C (84 °F) and lows of 24 °C (76 °F), with about 15 rainy days and 11 h 43 min of daylight. The sea is warm, around 29 °C (84 °F).
May weather in Bali at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is May a good time to visit Bali?
Tough month: hot and wet. May is usually low season in Bali: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in May 2026
- Fri 1 May: Labour Day (Hari Buruh Internasional) public holiday
- Thu 14 May: Ascension Day (Kenaikan Isa Almasih) public holiday
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Bali in May
With frequent rain in May, here are the indoor picks first, then the outdoor ones for drier spells.
- Ubud Palace and market — crafts and evening dance shows indoors
- Ubud and the Tegallalang rice terraces — early morning outdoors
- Uluwatu Temple and Kecak dance — at sunset outdoors
- Tirta Empul water temple — bring a sarong outdoors
- Mount Batur sunrise hike — start around 3–4am outdoors
- Beaches of Seminyak and Canggu — surf lessons outdoors
- Beach and swimming — the sea averages 29 °C (84 °F) in May. outdoors
Where to stay: Ubud for rice terraces and culture; Seminyak or Canggu for beaches and cafés; Uluwatu for cliffs and surf.
What to pack for Bali in May
- Summer clothes, sunglasses and sunscreen.
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 15 days this month see real rain.
- Swimwear.
- Clothes that cover shoulders and knees for mosques and temples.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Bali costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €25–60 | €80–200 |
Excluding flights. May is usually low season in Bali: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
May in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 30° / 25° | 27 | Tough month |
| Bangkok | 34° / 27° | 16 | Tough month |
| Kyoto | 24° / 13° | 10 | Good time to go |
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FAQ
Is May a good time to visit Bali?
By the numbers, May is a tough month: hot and wet, with average highs of 29 °C (84 °F) and about 15 rainy days. May is usually low season in Bali: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper. The best months for weather are June, July, August, September.
How warm is Bali in May?
Average highs are 29 °C (84 °F) and lows 24 °C (76 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is warm, around 29 °C (84 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Bali in May?
Expect about 15 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 106 mm in total. It is the 6th driest month of the year in Bali.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights. In the tropics, reanalysis data tends to count more light-rain days than local weather stations do; rain there often comes as short afternoon downpours.