Wet season in Bali (Nov-Mar) is a time of rejuventation, washing away the past and reloading the water systems of the island in readiness for another year. I like the wet season, the intense tropical downpours. I’m not saying I want to be out on the road when its lashing down, but its sure relaxing listening to the wind howl and the rain hammer on the roof. As I write this we are in the middle of a huge storm. It actually got more intense since the short video I snapped.
For first time visitors to Bali, you can tell when its going to rain because all of a sudden the wind picks up and the temperature drops. When that happens look for cover, because the faucet is about to turn. The storm we are having right now will probably last a couple of hours, then we might have some sunshine in the afternoon.
What is the perfect rain gear for Bali? Walking around the best thing is an umbrella. Its humid over here, so no one wants to have to wear, or carry raingear. On a motorbike a poncho is the best. I whip mine out, stay mostly dry and shove it back under the seat when I’m finished. With a poncho my forearms and lowers legs get wet, which doesn’t matter as I am wearing a t-shirt and shorts.
You could also pop into a lounge bar and drink your troubles away till the storm clears.
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Here is the song that my sibs and I used to sing when we were little while it was downpouring outside:
Hujan deras terus-terusan
Rumahku kebanjiran
Ayah dan Ibu kebingungan
Rumahku kebanjiran
B a n j i r
Rumahku kebanjiran
B a n j i r
Banir, Banjir, Banjir
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It’s about a downpouring tropical storm and ‘my’ house flooded while my dad (ayah) and mom (Ibu) were frantically trying to ’save’ the house.
Really cute song.
Nick,
you could ask Ika to sing it for you…
Thanks, Ika and Ana sing a song to Jevon about ‘nasi nasi, dan susu susu’.
Sure does rain cats and dogs Nick mate. Definetely put a cover over my drink, or it would be diluted. !
Rgds Mark
Does it rain all the time and does it rain hard all over Bali during Janurary?
Hello !
We are dreaming about visiting Bali for a two-weeks trip by mid-january but actually we are still wondering if it’s a good idea considering the weather…. Can you tell us if it worths it or not or should we have to change our plans for another destination? Bali seems to be such a wonderful place to be that I would get very disapointed not going but would’nt I also if it rains all the time during our visit…?
Please can you give us advices as we read some forum where people say “go and you’ll enjoy it” and some others say “absolutely not- forget about it in january”?
thank you so much in advance
Stéphanie
Nick,
it sounds like Jevon has his own mealtime song.
That’s what I do, too, with our kids sing a mealtime song, bathtime, clean up song.. we love the last one since it helps us clean up the floor from toys… maklum, no maid here in US.
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