Bali high season: what it means for your villa.
Written by Nacho Jorrín, partner at Agmakina Group, building and managing villas in Uluwatu since 2019 · Reviewed 8 November 2026
<b>High season in Bali runs from April to October, the dry season, with a short, strong peak at Christmas.</b> At Christmas the average market price rises between 9.4% and 22.6% depending on the Uluwatu area. Those few weeks weigh a lot in the year's result.
Bali high season: April to October, plus the Christmas peak. At Christmas the average villa price rises 14.2% in Bingin, 22.6% in Melasti, 14.7% in Balangan and 9.4% in Ungasan (comparable listings, PriceLabs).
When is high season in Bali?
April to October, the dry season. It is sunny, the surf is on and travellers arrive from Europe and Australia. Then comes the rainy season, with a short peak at Christmas and New Year.
How much do prices rise at Christmas?
It depends on the area. This is market data for the four Bukit areas, from comparable listings:
| Area | Christmas price rise | Average market occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| Melasti | +22.6% | 62% |
| Balangan | +14.7% | 58% |
| Bingin | +14.2% | 83% |
| Ungasan | +9.4% | 56% |
What does it mean for a villa owner?
The price has to move with demand. A villa at the same price all year sells cheap at Christmas and sits empty in low season. With dynamic pricing you charge more when demand is there and fill the villa when it is not.
The calendar matters too. If the villa is already booked at a normal price when Christmas demand arrives, the peak is lost. So the strong dates open early and with their own price.
What about low season?
It rains more and fewer travellers come, but it does not stop. Monthly stays (one month minimum) and a 1-night minimum stay for holiday rental help avoid gaps. Our 5 villas with a full track record reached 90% occupancy in Q3 2026, against 74% in their areas.
Does anything change if I use the villa myself?
Yes. If you come at Christmas, you use the weeks that earn the most. If you can choose, come in low season. More in the live in or rent out guide and the villa management guide.
What people ask us most.
When is high season in Bali?
April to October, the dry season. There is also a short, strong peak at Christmas and New Year.
How much does a Bali villa price rise at Christmas?
In Uluwatu, the average market price rises 22.6% in Melasti, 14.7% in Balangan, 14.2% in Bingin and 9.4% in Ungasan (PriceLabs).
Which Uluwatu area rises most at Christmas?
Melasti, with a 22.6% higher average price at Christmas according to PriceLabs comparable listings.
Do villas rent in the rainy season?
Yes, with less demand. Monthly stays and a 1-night minimum stay help avoid gaps.
How do I make the most of high season with my villa?
With dynamic pricing, and by opening the strong dates early with their own price so they do not sell cheap.
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