April Packing List for Bali — What to Wear & Bring

Essentials

If you only pack a few things, pack these.

• Linen shirtsEssential

  With highs reaching 88°F, linen is essential for staying cool during humid days in Bali.

• Breathable cotton topsEssential

  Essential for navigating the high humidity of the Ubud Monkey Forest where temperatures often exceed 85°F.

• Comfortable walking sandalsEssential

  Ideal for trekking through the humid terrain of Ubud where 88°F temperatures make heavy shoes uncomfortable.

• Sturdy hiking sneakersEssential

  Required for the steep trails of Mount Agung where temperatures can be much cooler than the coastal average of 76°F.

• Wide-brimmed sun hatEssential

  Protects your face from the intense tropical sun during Bali's 88°F afternoons.

• Polarized sunglassesEssential

  Essential to combat the bright glare reflecting off the ocean in Seminyak when temperatures hit 88°F.

• Compact umbrellaEssential

  Crucial for staying dry during any of the 13 expected rainy days this month.

• High-SPF SunscreenEssential

  Vital for preventing burns under the intense tropical sun during Bali's 88°F afternoons.

Clothing

• Linen shirtsEssential

  With highs reaching 88°F, linen is essential for staying cool during humid days in Bali.

• Lightweight sundressesRecommended

  Perfect for transitioning from the 88°F coastal heat to elegant evening dinners at Seminyak beach clubs.

• Breathable cotton topsEssential

  Essential for navigating the high humidity of the Ubud Monkey Forest where temperatures often exceed 85°F.

• Lightweight jacket or windbreakerRecommended

  Necessary if you plan to climb Mount Agung, as temperatures can drop significantly below the 76°F lows found at the coast.

Footwear

• Comfortable walking sandalsEssential

  Ideal for trekking through the humid terrain of Ubud where 88°F temperatures make heavy shoes uncomfortable.

• Water-resistant sandalsRecommended

  Helpful for navigating Seminyak streets during sudden monsoon downpours that occur despite 88°F daytime highs.

• Sturdy hiking sneakersEssential

  Required for the steep trails of Mount Agung where temperatures can be much cooler than the coastal average of 76°F.

• Flip-flopsRecommended

  The go-to choice for relaxing at Bali's many coastal resorts during the 88°F afternoons.

Accessories

• Wide-brimmed sun hatEssential

  Protects your face from the intense tropical sun during Bali's 88°F afternoons.

• Lightweight sarongRecommended

  A must-have for respectful temple visits and providing a light layer if temperatures dip below 76°F at night.

• Polarized sunglassesEssential

  Essential to combat the bright glare reflecting off the ocean in Seminyak when temperatures hit 88°F.

• Compact umbrellaEssential

  Crucial for staying dry during any of the 13 expected rainy days this month.

Gear

• Waterproof phone pouchRecommended

  Protects your electronics from sudden, heavy rain showers in Seminyak that occur even when highs are 88°F.

• Dry bagOptional

  Keeps your belongings safe during boat trips or any of the 13 expected rainy days this month.

• High-SPF SunscreenEssential

  Vital for preventing burns under the intense tropical sun during Bali's 88°F afternoons.

• Insulated water bottleRecommended

  Keeps drinks cold while trekking through the high humidity of Ubud in 88°F heat.