Best time to visit Indonesia
Indonesia is never stiflingly hot, or bitingly cold; an entirely tropical archipelago, the whole country is bathed in a dewy, misty warmth that says ‘relax’![]()
The best time to visit Indonesia is between April and October, when you’ll find warm and sunny weather for beach-hopping, temple touring and walking, as well as snorkelling and diving. Despite its vast size, the country has a fairly even climate. The rainy season in Indonesia is between November and March, when you can expect sudden tropical downpours most days. For trekkers, especially, we would suggest considering the shoulder months of March to May and October to November as the best time to travel to Indonesia, with temperatures, crowds and prices lower if you’re prepared to risk the odd shower.
When to go to Indonesia, Month by month
Java and Bali vacation in Indonesia
An adventurous tailor-made journey through Java, Indonesia
From
£1846
14 days
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Kayaking vacation in Indonesia, Komodo Dragon tour
Sea kayaking to some of the most remote beaches on earth
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£2395
10 days
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Sulawesi vacation, 13 days
A unique insight into the fascinating island of Sulawesi.
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£1899
13 days
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Bali family vacation with teenagers
Family activity vacation in Bali, Indonesia
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US $1288 to US $1585
8 days
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Java 12 day tour
Ancient Temples, Towering Volcanoes and Vibrant Street Life
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US $1950 to US $2010
12 days
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Indonesia small group tour, temples and dragons
Spot mythical Komodo dragons and meet indigenous people
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£4125 to £4415
22 days
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Philip Beale, from our supplier Pioneer Expeditions, shares his advice on the best time to go to Indonesia: “The seasons in the country are pretty clear-cut – anytime from April through to September is generally the best time to visit, but it’s a country of three time zones, so it’s hard to generalise. The rainy season comes in and conditions start to get worse from October through to March, and although you can travel in the rainy season, you need to be prepared for two or three hours of rain daily plus a bit more wind. From April onwards it gets warmer with blue skies all day and then over our summertime, the weather is hot and sunny and perfect conditions for the wide range of activities that Indonesia offers.”
Festivals & events
Ubud Writers & Readers Festival
Taking place in Ubud, Bali’s artistic heartland, this a five-day party that brings the written word to life through the musings of some of the best Indonesian, Southeast Asian and international voices across a lively programme of book launches, talks, film screening and local workshops.
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