The Best Time To Visit Canggu

There is really no best time to come to the island of Bali. You can visit anytime, though a few things might affect your decision.

The weather is tropical with high temperatures year around. High season for tourists is generally during July and August (many Australians hopping over), but before and after those months is even better, like May, June and September. Then it’s dry season, which means it’s less humid and prices for accommodation are still a little cheaper than in the high season.

From October to April you will encounter the rainy season, so take into account that there will be short downpours and you will get some wet feet. However, even in the rain season you will have hot sunny days! In the wet season the beaches can be more dirty than in the dry season as rubbish is unfortunately washed down from the inland rivers and back ashore and between chunks of wood, plastic is especially a problem.

If you want to help clean up the beaches around Canggu, there are regularly organised clean up walks, I encourage you to take part if you can! Pretty cool to meet some new people around here too.

Another thing to keep in mind are Bali events and festivals, like the “Day of Silence” for example, also known as Nyepi, when the whole island goes silent (and dark!) for 24 hours to celebrate the start of the Saka New Year. It’s a day of reflection, fasting and meditation for balinese Hindus but affects foreigners and visitors alike as everything is shut down and no one is allowed on the streets or beaches, even the airport is closed.