Bali weather in January
Bali averages 29°C by day and 24°C at night in January, with the sea at 29°C and 27 days with at least 1 mm of rain.
Day
29°C
Night
24°C
Sea
29°C
Rainy days
27
Flight from London
15h
What January feels like
January is hot but wet in Bali: rainy season, so pack for showers.
The sea is warm at 29°C: comfortable for long swims.
It is rainy season, with rain on about 27 days.
Of the 48 sun destinations we track, Bali is the #10 warmest in January.
Want it warmer in January?
These are hotter than Bali this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:
Bali weather by month
January is highlighted. Compare with December and February, or see the full year in Bali.
Bali in January: quick answers
Is Bali hot in January?
January is hot but wet in Bali: rainy season, so pack for showers. Average highs are 29°C and lows 24°C.
Can you swim in Bali in January?
The sea is warm at 29°C: comfortable for long swims.
Does it rain in Bali in January?
It is rainy season, with rain on about 27 days.
What is the warmest month in Bali?
November, at an average high of 30°C. The coolest is July at 27°C.
How long is the flight to Bali from the UK?
About 15h direct from London, estimated from the 12,522 km distance. Check your airline for exact times.
Still choosing? See where is hot in January for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in January from 2016 to 2025, from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis). Sea temperature is the 2023 to 2025 average from the Open-Meteo marine archive. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. Reanalysis describes an area about 25 km across, so sheltered resorts can run a degree or two warmer. Flight time is a distance-based estimate from London Heathrow.
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