Monthly Travel Dossier · December 2026/2027

Visiting Bali in December: Crowds, Weather & Prices

Planning a trip to Bali, Indonesia in December? Here is the empirical 365-day intelligence covering thermal comfort, landmark queues, and accommodation rates.

Direct Answer Summary · Bali in December TripTiming Index: 36 / 100 (FRICTION)
Overall Suitability Score
36 / 100 (friction)
Expected Climate & Rain
23°C · 90% Rain
Feels like 33°C · High Precipitation / Rain
Tourist Density & Queues
Moderate Footfall
Space Score: 58/100
Hotel Room Rate Level
Elevated Seasonal Rates
Estimated ADR: ~$240/night
💡 Timing Arbitrage Insight: December in Bali experiences seasonal friction (Index: 36/100). If your dates are flexible, shifting your trip to January provides a +35 point increase in overall travel quality (71/100) with milder conditions and lower queues.
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December 5-Pillar Intelligence Breakdown

TripTiming evaluates 5 independent dimensions for every day in December. Here is how Bali scores across all pillars:

Tranquility & Crowds (30%)
58/100
Moderate Footfall
Climate Comfort (30%)
22/100
23°C · 90% Rain
Urban Vitality (15%)
58/100
Cultural & Dining Pulse
Lodging Economics (15%)
43/100
Elevated Seasonal Rates
Safety & Municipal (10%)
60.2/100
Standard Municipal Safety

How December Compares to All 12 Months in Bali

Compare December against other seasons to identify the ideal trade-off between price, weather, and tranquility:

Month TripTiming Index Tier Daytime Temp Rain % Crowds Room Rates Action
January 71 / 100 favorable 23°C 83% Low Density / Tranquil Standard Room Rates View →
February 64 / 100 favorable 23°C 98% Low Density / Tranquil Below-Average Rates View →
March 61 / 100 moderate 23°C 94% Moderate Footfall Below-Average Rates View →
April 60 / 100 moderate 23°C 88% Low Density / Tranquil Below-Average Rates View →
May 71 / 100 favorable 23°C 78% Heavy Visitor Congestion Standard Room Rates View →
June 65 / 100 favorable 22°C 76% Heavy Visitor Congestion Standard Room Rates View →
July 59 / 100 moderate 21°C 75% Heavy Visitor Congestion Elevated Seasonal Rates View →
August 67 / 100 favorable 21°C 51% Heavy Visitor Congestion Elevated Seasonal Rates View →
September 71 / 100 favorable 22°C 63% Moderate Footfall Below-Average Rates View →
October 71 / 100 favorable 23°C 85% Moderate Footfall Standard Room Rates View →
November 44 / 100 friction 23°C 98% Moderate Footfall Below-Average Rates View →
👉 December (This Guide) 36 / 100 friction 23°C 90% Moderate Footfall Elevated Seasonal Rates Current

Landmark Crowding in Bali (December)

Avoid peak congestion bottlenecks at Bali's most frequented sights during your visit:

Tanah Lot Sea Temple

monument
Peak Hours: 16:30 - 18:45 · Congestion: 1.6x

💡 Pro-Tip: Sunset brings heavy tour bus congestion; morning low tide allows peaceful exploration.

Uluwatu Temple & Kecak Fire Dance

monument
Peak Hours: 17:00 - 19:30 · Congestion: 1.5x

💡 Pro-Tip: Cliffside ocean vistas are dramatic; mind the resident macaques.

Tegallalang Rice Terraces (Ubud)

nature
Peak Hours: 10:00 - 14:30 · Congestion: 1.4x

💡 Pro-Tip: Enter at 7:00 AM when morning sun rays cut through the jungle mist.

Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary

nature
Peak Hours: 11:00 - 15:00 · Congestion: 1.25x

💡 Pro-Tip: Dense mossy temple ruins provide deep shade even at midday.

Explore All Months in Bali

January
71/100
February
64/100
March
61/100
April
60/100
May
71/100
June
65/100
July
59/100
August
67/100
September
71/100
October
71/100
November
44/100
December
36/100