Bali in December 2025: My Complete Season Activity Guide
Are you planning to go for December holidays or New Year vacation but finding it difficult to execute the plan? Well, have you ever thought of spending your December holidays in Bali?
Bali well known as the island of the gods is a great destination you can visit with your spouse, family members, and friends or even for honeymoon.
It is a captivating destination that provides a completely unique blend of cultural richness, natural beauty and festive holiday atmosphere. Despite the month of December being a rainy season in Bali, the small paradise still comes alive with lush greenery blanketing rice terraces and rice paddies. The frequent rains help in enhancing the island allure making it a tropical weather haven glistening under the sun. The contrast between the azure waters that surround the small island and the emerald landscape generates a visual symphony.
Bali in December 2025
Bali experiences heavy rainfall in the month of December. The Bali weather conditions are majorly warm to hot and a bit sunny. The island experiences 7 hours of sunshine per day despite the rains. Daily maximum average temperature is 33°C while the average daily minimum temperature is 24°C. In between the downpours, humidity levels always builds at high levels since December the middle of the November to March wet season and the southern hemisphere summer. Rain is mostly heavy but always falling in the afternoon or evening.
Bali season guide
December brings a vibrant tapestry of festive enchantment, beach bliss and cultural experiences. Here are some of the best things to do in December during your vacation in Bali.
Enjoy the Foods and Drinks in Bali
The culinary scene of Bali is diverse. There are several international and local dishes to try. Ensure you experience the Balinese cuisine by fine dining in the islands restaurants or trying the street foods. Bali boasts of several night food stalls and markets where visitors can try out local delicacies like Babi Guling, Sate and Nasi Goreng.
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In case you have interest in learning how to prepare Balinese cuisine, you can always take a cooking class and learn different cooking methods and local ingredients.
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Do Some Shopping at the Malls and Local Markets
Bali is well known for its diverse arts and crafts. December is a great period to explore the markets and shops in the island of Bali. You can find jewelry, designer clothing and handcrafted souvenirs at affordable rates in shopping malls. Kuta Beach walk, Ubud Art Market and Seminyak Village are some of the popular shopping places.
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Experience Bali Nightlife
The nightlife in Bali is very vibrant with a wide range of nightclubs, bars and beach parties. Be sure of having a good time in any of these places. Most of the night spots offer live performances from famous djs and live music making it an excellent place to have fun and party. Top places to enjoy Bali’s night life are Finns Beach Club, Potato Head Beach Club, La Plancha and La Favela Bali.
Your vacation in Bali can never be complete without attending some wellness and spa. In fact, December being a festive month makes it an excellent time of the year to indulge in them. Be sure of enjoying the traditional spa treatments like facials, body scrubs and massages at any spa resort. Ubud Traditional Spa and Bhava Spa Kuta are some of the popular wellness and spa centers.
things to do in Bali in December
Are you a party animal in love of show and pomp that comes with the New Year eve? Worry not, Bali boasts of some of the amazing New Year parties and amazing nightlife that are worth the money and time spent. The beautiful beaches in Bali host some of the wildest parties you can never afford to miss out on.
If you are in Bali during the month of December, you can experience the traditions and beauty of Bali culture. There could be traffic jams because of road closures due to festivals or ceremonies. For major festivals, most businesses will be closed. When visiting Bali during this period. Ensure you exercise appreciation and patience since the celebrations and festivals are sacred to the Bali people.
Here are some of the popular festivals and celebrations in December
Pemutera Bay Festival: It is held in mid-December. This is a nautical celebration promoting the beauty of marine life and dive spots in north coast Bali.
Denpasar Festival: It is held in end December. It is mainly held in Denpasar city with lots of events such as traditional music, music concerts, cultural parade, exhibitions, dance performances and culinary delights taking place.
Pandawa Beach Festival: The celebrations start in 25th December to 1st January. It is one of the biggest festivals in Bali. Lots of events such as local food bazaar, performances from artists and cultural parade are organized.
Panglipuran Village Festival: This is an annual festival held in the end of the month. It is organized by the local government to help in promoting the ancient village in Bangli. Lots of competitions, culinary bazaars and traditional fashion show take place.
