Bali in December
Festive, wet, expensive
The short answer
December is a reasonable month in Bali — with trade-offs.
Beach-club season at its liveliest around New Year.
6/10 overall24–31°CBusy from mid-month crowdsModerate–high (€€€€)
Weather7/10
Crowds7/10
Prices4/10
Events8/10
December in detail
What December actually feels like
- Weather
- 24–31°C
- Warm and wet, with bright mornings between showers
- Crowds
- Busy from mid-month
- Quiet until around the 18th, then very busy
- Prices
- Moderate–high (€€€€)
- Holiday pricing and minimum stays from 20 December
+Festive atmosphere and lively beach clubs around Christmas and New Year.
–Holiday demand pushes prices and crowds sharply higher.
My tip for December
The first two weeks of December are quiet and far cheaper than the last two.
- Beach clubs
- New Year
- Nightlife
How December compares
Against the other eleven months
8th of 12 overall in Bali, 8th for weather, 4th for space, 10th for value. The emptiest month is August; the best value is February.
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What’s on in Bali in December
- Christmas and New Year
- Demand rises sharply around the holiday period, particularly in beach destinations. Hotel rates and crowds increase significantly.
20 December – 5 January
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Festive atmosphere and lively beach clubs around Christmas and New Year.
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