When is the best time for a Hong Kong and Bali holiday?
The two stops run on different weather calendars, so no month is ideal in both.
| Months | Hong Kong | Bali |
|---|
| April to May | Warm and increasingly humid, with the rainy season starting in May. | Start of the dry season |
| June to September | Hottest and wettest, with afternoons often above 31ยฐC and tropical cyclones most likely from July to September. | Dry season |
| October | Drier and past the peak cyclone months, though cyclones remain possible until November. | Last month of the dry season |
| November to March | Pleasant and sunny in November and December, with December and January the driest months. | Wet season |
October is the strongest overlap, with April and May next. The Hong Kong Observatory says about 80% of the city's rain falls between May and September. Indonesia's tourism board notes that Bali's seasons have become less predictable, so pack for a shower in any month.
Why the city comes first, then Seminyak and Ubud
The long-haul flight lands you in Hong Kong, where a busy city makes jet lag easier to work with. By the time you reach Bali your body clock has settled. Ubud comes last because it is inland and quieter, a calmer base before the journey home.
Hong Kong and Bali share the same time zone, UTC+8, and neither uses daylight saving. That is 7 hours ahead of the UK during British Summer Time and 8 hours ahead in winter, so the flight between them brings no clock change.
If you would rather spend longer in Bali, compare a 13-night version with a jungle stay in Ubud and a Jimbaran beach finish.
Passports, visas and fees for Hong Kong and Indonesia
This summary applies to full British citizen passports.
| Requirement | Hong Kong | Indonesia (Bali) |
|---|
| Visa | Not needed for visits of up to 6 months. | Visa on arrival at 500,000 IDR, valid for 30 days, or an e-VOA bought online at least a week before you fly. |
| Passport validity | At least 1 month after the date you leave Hong Kong. | At least 6 months from the date you arrive, with 2 blank pages. |
| Other steps | None required | Proof of an onward or return flight, a free All Indonesia arrival declaration within 72 hours of arrival, and the Bali tourist levy of 150,000 IDR. |
Rules can change at short notice, so check the FCDO pages for Hong Kong and Indonesia before you travel. The Indonesia advice also notes possible flight disruption linked to airspace closures in the Middle East.
Tailoring this Hong Kong and Bali multi-centre holiday
The price covers the itinerary and hotels exactly as shown. Extra nights at any stop or a different Bali hotel can be requested, and any change is quoted for your dates before you book. For a longer beach stay, see where else to stay in Bali. If Hong Kong is not fixed, compare other multi-centre holidays in Asia that pair a city with a beach.