Situated in the Asian continent, Bali is a province of Indonesia situated in the western part of the Lesser Sunda Islands. It is situated 1 mile, or 1.6 km east of the island of Java, separated by the narrow Bali Strait.

Asia is divided into three major climatic realms: Boreal Asia in the North, Desert Asia in the West and Center, and Monsoon Asia in the South and East. Being in the monsoon part, the Climate in Indonesia is tropical: hot, humid, and more moderate in the highlands. Natural hazards may occur in Indonesia, starting from occasional floods, and severe droughts and finishing on a more dramatic note with tsunamis, earthquakes, volcanoes, and forest fires.

Indonesia has the most volcanoes in the world!

Around 76 volcanoes are active. Some significant volcanic activity occurs in Java, Sumatra, the Sunda Islands, Halmahera Island, Sulawesi Island, Sangihe Island, and the Banda Sea. Merapi (2,968 m) is Indonesia’s most active volcano which is in eruption since 2010.

Indonesia is situated along the Ring of Fire, a belt of active volcanoes and earthquake epicenters bordering the Pacific Ocean. It is known that up to 90% of the world’s earthquakes and 75% of the world’s volcanoes occur within the Ring of Fire. Also, 80% of tsunamis, caused by volcanic or seismic events, occur within the “Pacific Ring of Fire”. 

This doesn’t mean that Bali is not a safe island to visit. On the contrary. If you plan according to each season and get informed about the potential natural disasters, you are good to go on the most beautiful island in the world. Bali can be experienced all year round. Nevertheless, the best time to travel to Bali is during the dry season. The dry season is from May to September, and there’s no rain during this period.

Bali’s wet season is from October to April, the rain only lasts an hour or two. Because Bali has a distinctly tropical climate. Regardless of the season, you will rarely need anything more than a light jacket.