Visiting Indonesia in November — Weather, Green Season & Travel Tips

November is the green season in Bali — the island is at its most lush, prices are well below the July–August peak, and the surf on Bali’s west-facing and southwest-facing coasts is generating some of the year’s best waves. If you are a surfer or a diver, November is a strong month to visit. For beach holidays, it is manageable with the right expectations. Raja Ampat is fully in its prime.

Weather in November

Destination	Avg High °C	Rainfall	Humidity	Sea Conditions
Bali	30	High (200mm)	83%	West coast surf excellent; south coast choppy
Yogyakarta	31	High (190mm)	82%	Inland — N/A
Jakarta	31	High (200mm)	84%	Moderate–rough
Lombok	30	Moderate (170mm)	81%	Building — south coast choppy
Raja Ampat	30	Moderate (170mm)	78%	Calm — prime dive season

Wet vs Dry: Regional Overview

Bali: November is solidly wet season. Rain falls mainly in the afternoon and evening — mornings are frequently clear. Ubud and the cultural interior are particularly rewarding in the green season. Terraced rice fields are vivid green; waterfalls like Tegenungan and Kanto Lampo run at full volume.

Surf conditions: The southwest swell that drives Uluwatu, Padang Padang, and Bingin picks up through November — the wet season actually enhances the surfing on Bali’s famous Bukit Peninsula breaks. Expert surfers rate October–November highly.

Lombok: Wet season arrives but is less intense than Bali. Rinjani treks are still running in early November before heavy rains become an issue — check trail status with TNGR (tngr.id) before booking.

Raja Ampat: Prime dive season is well underway. November is one of the best months — seas are consistently calm, visibility is high, and manta rays are active at classic cleaning stations.

Flores/Komodo: Seas are building. Komodo crossings are becoming rougher — some speedboat operators reduce services. Liveaboards are more reliable but check conditions with operators.

Events in November

Bali’s dry culinary and arts calendar: November sees several smaller arts markets and gallery exhibitions in Ubud and Sanur as the tourist season quietens. The Sanur Village Festival sometimes takes place in late October or early November — check sanurvillagefestival.com for the current year’s dates.

Deepavali / Diwali (Hindu communities, date varies Nov): Indonesia has a small but established Hindu community beyond Bali. Deepavali is observed quietly in parts of Jakarta and Surabaya with Indian-Indonesian communities. Not a major public spectacle.

Christmas preparation (late Nov): Christian-majority areas including Flores and North Sulawesi begin decoration and preparation. If you are in Manado or Labuan Bajo in late November, there is a festive atmosphere building.

No major public holidays: November has fewer public holidays than other months, so domestic travel pressure is low. This contributes to lower prices.

Where to Stay

Bali (Ubud — lush and cultural in wet season)

• COMO Uma Ubud: from approximately USD 270/night as of 2026 — below-peak pricing
• Alaya Resort Ubud: from approximately USD 100/night as of 2026
• Puri Garden Hotel: budget, from approximately USD 30/night as of 2026

Bali (Uluwatu — surf base)

• Alila Villas Uluwatu: clifftop luxury, from approximately USD 500/night as of 2026
• Mick’s Place: surfer guesthouse, from approximately USD 45/night as of 2026
• Uluwatu Surf Villas: designed for surfers, from approximately USD 120/night as of 2026

Raja Ampat (land-based)

• Papua Paradise Eco Resort: overwater bungalows, from approximately USD 260/night as of 2026
• Misool Eco Resort: remote luxury, from approximately USD 500/night as of 2026 including meals and diving
• Kri Eco Resort: budget dive resort, from approximately USD 85/night as of 2026

Where to Eat

Bali (Uluwatu area):

• Single Fin: clifftop bar with sunset views over Uluwatu surf, approximately IDR 120,000–250,000 per dish as of 2026
• Cashew Tree: yoga-adjacent wholefood café near Bingin, approximately IDR 80,000–150,000 per dish as of 2026
• Warung Surya: local seafood at the bottom of the Uluwatu access road, approximately IDR 50,000–100,000 as of 2026

Bali (Ubud):

• Locavore: tasting menu approximately IDR 900,000–1,300,000 per person as of 2026; easier to book than in peak season
• Warung Babi Guling Ibu Oka: approximately IDR 65,000 as of 2026

Raja Ampat: Most visitors eat at their resort. In Waisai, small warungs serve basic Indonesian food for approximately IDR 30,000–50,000 as of 2026.

November Packing List

• Quality waterproof rain jacket — afternoons can be heavy rain
• Quick-dry everything — cotton stays damp
• Surfboard (or budget for rental — approximately IDR 80,000–150,000/day at Uluwatu as of 2026)
• Wetsuit or rash guard
• Dive certification and log book
• Reef-safe sunscreen
• Waterproof phone case
• Offline maps — Raja Ampat has very limited connectivity
• Insect repellent — mosquito activity increases in wet season

Best For / Avoid If

Best for:

• Surfers — Uluwatu and Padang Padang are generating solid waves
• Divers — Raja Ampat prime season, lower prices than December
• Budget Bali — one of the cheaper months
• Green landscape photography — rice terraces and waterfalls at their best

Avoid if:

• You want reliable beach days in Bali — afternoon rains are frequent
• Komodo liveaboard is the centrepiece — seas are building
• You need tight transfer schedules — rain can delay activities

Practical Notes

Prices are approximate as of 2026. Rinjani trail status at tngr.id — some routes close in heavy rain. Uluwatu surf forecasts on Surfline and Magic Seaweed are reliable. Raja Ampat resort bookings: most require full payment in advance for the November dive season — book at least 2 months ahead.