Monthly climate guide

Bali in March

March in Bali is early autumn, a shoulder-season month, so you can get a bit of variety across the month. The month is warm and inviting for long walks, with only small changes from morning to evening. Most days feel close to what the averages suggest, with straightforward pacing. The daylight window is balanced for full days without endless late evenings.

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Ranked across 12 months

March in context

How it compares to the rest of the year in Bali.

Hottest (avg)
IN-BETWEEN
#7 / 12

Sits around the middle of the year.

Wettest (avg)
IN-BETWEEN
#4 / 12

Typical rainfall for the year.

Daylight Hours
IN-BETWEEN
#6 / 12

Around the yearly average.

Windiest (avg)
WIND
#10 / 12

Usually calmer than most months.

Highest UV
UV
#2 / 12

UV runs high compared with most months.

Most Humid
HUMID
#4 / 12

Humidity stays close to the yearly norm.

Climate normals

Four planning pillars

Monthly climate breakdown

A detailed look at the typical climate conditions for March.

Thermal profile

Temperature

Typical daytime high

Nighttime low
Feels like (avg)

Light window

Sunshine

12.1 h

Average daylight

UV index (max)
10
Typical sun hours
06:23 - 18:32

Wet-day pattern

Rain & Snow

Typical rainfall

Rainy days
30 days
Cloud cover (avg)
87%

Air feel

Humidity & Wind

91%

Average humidity

Wind (avg)
Wind (max gusts)

Historical daily baseline

Daily climate explorer

Pick a day to inspect the usual conditions through March in Bali. Based on a 30-year historical climate baseline, not a forecast.

Primary control

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Secondary context

Monthly trend

Day 15 selected

Median daytime highs across the month, with a softer low line.

Daily climate explorer for MarchMonthly trend chart for the selected climate metric, with the chosen day marked.20253011631°C
Median temperatureMedian lowTypical range

Day 15 selected for March. Temperature 26.9°C.

Historical disruption baseline

Typical disruptions in March

Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in March.

Humidity High impact

Muggy days Measures: Muggy days (dew point >=20C). Observed about 99% of days (30.7 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

30.7 days / month

Share of days
~99% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~23°C (P95)
Why this matters

Muggy conditions are possible on ~31 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Heat High impact

Hot feels-like days Measures: Hot feels-like days (>=32C). Observed about 76% of days (23.5 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

23.5 days / month

Share of days
~76% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~36°C (P95)
Why this matters

Feels-like heat >=32C is possible on ~23 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.

Rain High impact

Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 73% of days (22.8 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

22.8 days / month

Share of days
~73% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~35mm (P95)
Why this matters

Rain disruption risk appears on ~23 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Rain High impact

Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 73% of days (22.5 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

22.5 days / month

Share of days
~73% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~35mm (P95)
Why this matters

Washout conditions are possible on ~23 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Rain High impact

Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 58% of days (18.0 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

18.0 days / month

Share of days
~58% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~37mm (P95)
Why this matters

Heavy rain is possible on ~18 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Visibility High impact

Fog-likely signal Measures: Fog-likely visibility proxy. Observed about 40% of days (12.4 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

12.4 days / month

Share of days
~40% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~97% (P95)
Why this matters

Fog-likely conditions are possible on ~12 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

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Rain High impact

Very heavy rain Measures: Very heavy rain days (>=25mm). Observed about 15% of days (4.7 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

4.7 days / month

Share of days
~15% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~48mm (P95)
Why this matters

Very heavy rain is possible on ~5 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Heat High impact

Very hot feels-like Measures: Very hot feels-like days (>=35C). Observed about 14% of days (4.4 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

4.4 days / month

Share of days
~14% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~37°C (P95)
Why this matters

Very hot feels-like conditions are possible on ~4 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.

Rain High impact

Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 3.0 days/month in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

3.0 days / month

Share of days
Upper edge
Up to ~31mm (P95)
Why this matters

Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~3 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Rain High impact

Extreme rain Measures: Extreme rain days (>=50mm). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.2 days / month

Share of days
~1% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~141mm (P95)
Why this matters

Extreme rain is possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Wind High impact

Stormy conditions Measures: Storm-impact proxy days. Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.2 days / month

Share of days
~1% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~70km/h (P95)
Why this matters

Stormy conditions are possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Heat Moderate

Heat stress risk Measures: High heat stress days. Observed about 14% of days (4.4 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

4.4 days / month

Share of days
~14% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~37°C (P95)
Why this matters

Heat stress is possible on ~4 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.

Heat Moderate

Feels-like heatwave Measures: Feels-like heatwave runs (>=3 days). Observed about 2.2 days/month in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

2.2 days / month

Share of days
Upper edge
Up to ~36°C (P95)
Why this matters

Feels-like heatwave runs are possible on ~2 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.

Humidity Minor

Humid days Measures: Humid days (dew point >=18C). Observed about 100% of days (31.0 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

31.0 days / month

Share of days
~100% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~23°C (P95)
Why this matters

Humid conditions are possible on ~31 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.

Humidity Minor

High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 100% of days (31.0 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

31.0 days / month

Share of days
~100% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~96% (P95)
Why this matters

High humidity is possible on ~31 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.

Rain Minor

Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 98% of days (30.4 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

30.4 days / month

Share of days
~98% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~32mm (P95)
Why this matters

Measurable rain is possible on ~30 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Rain Minor

Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 96% of days (29.9 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

29.9 days / month

Share of days
~96% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~22h (P95)
Why this matters

Several rainy hours are possible on ~30 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Cloud Minor

Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 93% of days (28.7 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

28.7 days / month

Share of days
~93% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters

Cloudy skies are possible on ~29 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Rain Minor

Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 91% of days (28.2 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

28.2 days / month

Share of days
~91% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~22h (P95)
Why this matters

Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~28 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Cloud Minor

Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 75% of days (23.2 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

23.2 days / month

Share of days
~75% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters

Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~23 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Humidity Minor

Convective risk Measures: Convective storm risk proxy. Observed about 73% of days (22.8 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

22.8 days / month

Share of days
~73% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~23°C (P95)
Why this matters

Convective risk signal appears on ~23 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Cloud Minor

Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 46% of days (14.1 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

14.1 days / month

Share of days
~46% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters

Overcast skies are possible on ~14 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Other Minor

Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data Measures: Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data. Observed about 40% of days (12.4 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

12.4 days / month

Share of days
~40% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~97 (P95)
Why this matters

Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data is possible on ~12 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Heat Minor

Warm nights Measures: Warm nights (min >=22C). Observed about 25% of days (7.9 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

7.9 days / month

Share of days
~25% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~23°C (P95)
Why this matters

Warm nights are possible on ~8 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Wind Minor

Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 6% of days (1.9 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

1.9 days / month

Share of days
~6% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~60km/h (P95)
Why this matters

Gusty conditions are possible on ~2 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Heat Minor

Hot days Measures: Hot days (>=30C). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.2 days / month

Share of days
~1% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~31°C (P95)
Why this matters

Hot days are possible on ~0 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.

Travel planning FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.

Is March a good time to visit Bali?

Typical March days in Bali reach highs of 27°C (81°F) with nights around 21°C (70°F). It usually feels warm by day and mild after dark. Overall, March sits in the middle of the Bali climate range.

What are temperatures like in March?

In March, you can usually expect highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows near 21°C (70°F). That means warm days and mild nights, so pack layers you can add or remove.

How much does it rain in March?

Rainfall in March averages 426 mm (16.8 in) across roughly 30 days. Overall it is a very wet time of year, so a light rain jacket and waterproof shoes are very handy.

How many hours of daylight are there in March?

You can expect about 12 hours of daylight in March. Sunrise is typically around 06:23 and sunset near 18:32. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.

How strong is the sun in March?

UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 10), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.

Is it windy in March?

In March, average wind speeds are around 5 km/h (3 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 37 km/h (23 mph). On the ground, it is a gentle to moderate breeze is common, but stronger winds are not frequent.

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