Beach days
Plan for rainSeminyak, Canggu and Uluwatu get 310–473 mm of rain in January, with highs around 29°C (84°F). Plan beach time around the dry spells, and consider a stay with a pool for wetter days.
Bali weather by month
Bali Weather in January
Wet season. Heavy showers are common, so build a few indoor options and spare days into your plans.
Wet seasonFive-year averages, 2021–2025
In January, Seminyak on the south coast averages highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 24°C (75°F), with 310 mm (12.2 in) of rain over the month. Between 2021 and 2025, that total ranged from 151 mm in 2024 to 517 mm in 2021.
Inland, Ubud averages highs of 29°C (84°F), while Kintamani, on the rim of the Batur caldera, drops to about 16°C (61°F) at night. Of the 7 areas ranked in the table below, Kintamani gets the least rain this month (243 mm) and Canggu the most (473 mm).
January at a glance
- Coast by day
- 29°C (84°F)
- Nights 24°C (75°F), Seminyak
- Coast rain
- 310 mm
- Monthly total, Seminyak
- Downpour days
- about 12
- Days with 10 mm+ in Seminyak; lighter showers not counted
- Ubud by day
- 29°C (84°F)
- Nights 22°C (72°F)
- Kintamani at night
- 16°C (61°F)
- Days 22°C (72°F)
- Sunrise / sunset
- 6:11 AM / 6:45 PM
- 15 January, central Bali
The seasons
Where January sits in the year
Average monthly rain in Seminyak, 2021–2025. Select a bar to open that month.
Area by area
Compare areas in January
Driest first, with Sanur and Amed listed last (see the notes below the table). Day and night are average highs and lows. The driest–wettest year column shows the lowest and highest January rain total between 2021 and 2025. Downpour days count only days with 10 mm of rain or more; lighter showers are not counted.
| Area | Day / night | Rain in January | Driest–wettest year | Downpour days | Plan your stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KintamaniBatur caldera rim · 1,467 m (4,813 ft) | 22°C (72°F)16°C (61°F) | 243 mm | 153–449 mm | about 8 | Area guide in Kintamani |
| MundukNorthern highlands · 858 m (2,815 ft) | 25°C (77°F)20°C (68°F) | 299 mm | 188–517 mm | about 11 | Area guide in MundukWhere to stay in Munduk |
| SeminyakSouth coast · 15 m (49 ft) | 29°C (84°F)24°C (75°F) | 310 mm | 151–517 mm | about 12 | Area guide in SeminyakWhere to stay in SeminyakWhere to eat in Seminyak |
| UluwatuBukit Peninsula · 68 m (223 ft) | 29°C (84°F)25°C (77°F) | 326 mm | 145–495 mm | about 12 | Area guide in UluwatuWhere to stay in UluwatuWhere to eat in Uluwatu |
| Nusa PenidaOffshore island · 5 m (16 ft) | 29°C (84°F)25°C (77°F) | 335 mm | 164–532 mm | about 12 | Area guide in Nusa PenidaWhere to stay in Nusa PenidaWhere to eat in Nusa Penida |
| UbudCentral uplands · 213 m (699 ft) | 29°C (84°F)22°C (72°F) | 348 mm | 217–514 mm | about 14 | Area guide in UbudWhere to stay in UbudWhere to eat in Ubud |
| CangguSouthwest coast · 20 m (66 ft) | 30°C (86°F)24°C (75°F) | 473 mm | 280–643 mm | about 16 | Area guide in CangguWhere to stay in CangguWhere to eat in Canggu |
| Sanur1Southeast coast · 6 m (20 ft) | 29°C (84°F)25°C (77°F) | 310 mm | 151–517 mm | about 12 | Area guide in SanurWhere to stay in SanurWhere to eat in Sanur |
| Amed2East coast · 33 m (108 ft) | 29°C (84°F)25°C (77°F) | 722 mm | 527–1005 mm | about 22 | Area guide in AmedWhere to stay in Amed |
- 1 Sanur’s rain comes from the same model cell as Seminyak’s, so the two show the same totals.
- 2 The nearest model cell sits on the slopes of Mount Agung, so rain on the coast at Amed is probably lower than shown.
Plan your days
What January weather means for your trip
Diving and snorkeling
Plan for rainNusa Penida averages 335 mm of rain in January, with air temperatures of 25–29°C (77–84°F). These figures cover rain and air only, not swell or water visibility, so check sea conditions with your boat or dive operator before you book.
Volcano sunrise treks
Plan for rainKintamani, on the rim of the Batur caldera, averages 243 mm of rain in January and lows of 16°C (61°F). Treks start in the dark and end on a summit higher than the rim, so bring a warm layer. Trails turn slippery after rain; check the forecast the day before.
Rice terraces and waterfalls
Plan for rainUbud averages 348 mm of rain in January and Munduk 299 mm. Steps and trails get slippery after rain, so wear shoes with grip and ask locally before steep waterfall hikes.
Quick answers
January weather questions
Is January a good time to visit Bali?
It can be, if you plan around the rain. January is a wet-season month on the south coast: Seminyak averages 310 mm of rain, the most of any month (the driest, August, gets 58 mm). Of the 7 areas ranked on this page, Kintamani is the driest in January.
How hot is Bali in January?
On the south coast, days reach about 29°C (84°F) and nights stay near 24°C (75°F). Ubud averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 22°C (72°F) at night. Kintamani is the coolest area on this page, at 22°C (72°F) by day and 16°C (61°F) at night.
Does it rain every day in Bali in January?
No. Between 2021 and 2025, a typical January in Seminyak had about 12 downpour days (10 mm of rain or more in a day), or 37% of the month. The other days had lighter showers or no rain at all.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bali in January?
In central Bali, the sun rises at 6:03 AM and sets at 6:41 PM on 1 January. On 31 January, it rises at 6:18 AM and sets at 6:47 PM. Mid-month brings about 12 hours and 34 minutes of daylight.