Beach days
Plan for rainSeminyak, Canggu and Uluwatu get 211–300 mm of rain in March, with highs around 30°C (86°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 March
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 March, Seminyak on the south coast averages highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 24°C (75°F), with 222 mm (8.7 in) of rain over the month. Between 2021 and 2025, that total ranged from 110 mm in 2023 to 287 mm in 2021.
Inland, Ubud averages highs of 29°C (84°F), while Kintamani, on the rim of the Batur caldera, drops to about 15°C (59°F) at night. Of the 7 areas ranked in the table below, Uluwatu gets the least rain this month (211 mm) and Munduk the most (316 mm).
March at a glance
- Coast by day
- 30°C (86°F)
- Nights 24°C (75°F), Seminyak
- Coast rain
- 222 mm
- Monthly total, Seminyak
- Downpour days
- about 7
- 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
- 15°C (59°F)
- Days 22°C (72°F)
- Sunrise / sunset
- 6:24 AM / 6:34 PM
- 15 March, central Bali
The seasons
Where March sits in the year
Average monthly rain in Seminyak, 2021–2025. Select a bar to open that month.
Area by area
Compare areas in March
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 March 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 March | Driest–wettest year | Downpour days | Plan your stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UluwatuBukit Peninsula · 68 m (223 ft) | 29°C (84°F)25°C (77°F) | 211 mm | 116–333 mm | about 8 | Area guide in UluwatuWhere to stay in UluwatuWhere to eat in Uluwatu |
| KintamaniBatur caldera rim · 1,467 m (4,813 ft) | 22°C (72°F)15°C (59°F) | 217 mm | 178–269 mm | about 7 | Area guide in Kintamani |
| Nusa PenidaOffshore island · 5 m (16 ft) | 30°C (86°F)26°C (79°F) | 219 mm | 129–303 mm | about 8 | Area guide in Nusa PenidaWhere to stay in Nusa PenidaWhere to eat in Nusa Penida |
| SeminyakSouth coast · 15 m (49 ft) | 30°C (86°F)24°C (75°F) | 222 mm | 110–287 mm | about 7 | Area guide in SeminyakWhere to stay in SeminyakWhere to eat in Seminyak |
| UbudCentral uplands · 213 m (699 ft) | 29°C (84°F)22°C (72°F) | 246 mm | 166–347 mm | about 8 | Area guide in UbudWhere to stay in UbudWhere to eat in Ubud |
| CangguSouthwest coast · 20 m (66 ft) | 31°C (88°F)23°C (73°F) | 300 mm | 228–356 mm | about 12 | Area guide in CangguWhere to stay in CangguWhere to eat in Canggu |
| MundukNorthern highlands · 858 m (2,815 ft) | 25°C (77°F)19°C (66°F) | 316 mm | 255–406 mm | about 13 | Area guide in MundukWhere to stay in Munduk |
| Sanur1Southeast coast · 6 m (20 ft) | 30°C (86°F)25°C (77°F) | 222 mm | 110–287 mm | about 7 | Area guide in SanurWhere to stay in SanurWhere to eat in Sanur |
| Amed2East coast · 33 m (108 ft) | 30°C (86°F)25°C (77°F) | 457 mm | 291–628 mm | about 15 | 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 March weather means for your trip
Diving and snorkeling
Plan for rainNusa Penida averages 219 mm of rain in March, with air temperatures of 26–30°C (79–86°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 217 mm of rain in March and lows of 15°C (59°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 246 mm of rain in March and Munduk 316 mm. Steps and trails get slippery after rain, so wear shoes with grip and ask locally before steep waterfall hikes.
Quick answers
March weather questions
Is March a good time to visit Bali?
It can be, if you plan around the rain. March is a wet-season month on the south coast: Seminyak averages 222 mm of rain, compared with 58 mm in August, the driest month, and 310 mm in January, the wettest. Of the 7 areas ranked on this page, Uluwatu is the driest in March.
How hot is Bali in March?
On the south coast, days reach about 30°C (86°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 15°C (59°F) at night.
Does it rain every day in Bali in March?
No. Between 2021 and 2025, a typical March in Seminyak had about 7 downpour days (10 mm of rain or more in a day), or 23% of the month. The other days had lighter showers or no rain at all.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bali in March?
In central Bali, the sun rises at 6:24 AM and sets at 6:40 PM on 1 March. On 31 March, it rises at 6:23 AM and sets at 6:25 PM. Mid-month brings about 12 hours and 10 minutes of daylight.