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Best Time to Visit Java and Bali : Weather and Festivals. Java and Bali, two islands in Indonesia that offer cultural richness and stunning natural beauty, are favorite tourist destinations for both local and foreign tourists. However, when is the best time to visit these two islands? The answer depends largely on your preferences, especially regarding the weather and the festivals you want to witness. Java and Bali have diverse and very strong customs. Especially Bali, which almost every weekend always has a traditional ceremony in every region in Bali. The strength of these customs further strengthens the Balinese people to unite.
1. Weather in Java and Bali
Dry Season (April-October):
This season is generally considered the best time to visit Java and Bali. The weather tends to be sunny with minimal rainfall, ideal for outdoor activities such as exploring the beach, hiking, or visiting temples.
Rainy Season (November-March):
In this season, rainfall increases, especially in December and January, almost every day it rains sometimes accompanied by strong winds.
but when the rainy season comes it makes the natural scenery greener and fresher.
2. Festivals and Cultural Events
In addition to the weather, festivals and cultural events are also important considerations in determining the time of visit. Here are some interesting festivals that you can watch:
Java:
Waisak : A celebration of Buddhist holidays celebrated at Borobudur Temple with the release of lanterns. usually the ceremony lasts for 2-3 days and the last night is the release of thousands of lanterns. Visitors are required to register online before attending the lantern release ceremony.
Labuhan : labuhan is a traditional ceremony usually performed by the royal family and throwing objects into the southern sea, this ceremony has a deep Javanese philosophy. If you are curious, you can see the tourism agenda on the Yogyakarta city government website.
Kasada is a traditional ceremony by offering something to the crater of Mount Bromo which is carried out by the Tengger community.
Bali:
Nyepi : Nyepi Day, the Saka New Year, celebrated in a silent and sacred atmosphere throughout Bali.
Galungan and Kuningan : A series of celebrations that celebrate the victory of dharma (good) over adharma (evil).
Taking into account the weather and festivals, you can plan an unforgettable trip to Java and Bali. We, as a tour operator located in Yogyakarta, are ready to take you to visit tourist attractions in Java and Bali. Please choose from our tour package menu. Hopefully your trip will be enjoyable when you visit Java or travel to Java and Bali.
