Bali News｜September 15, 2026
🌧️ Bali’s Rainy Season May Be Delayed! September and October Remain Dry, with Some Areas Not Seeing Rain Until Late November
If you’re wondering, ‘Will it start raining constantly if I go to Bali in October?’ this year’s answer might differ from previous years.
The latest forecast from Bali’s meteorological agency shows that due to the ongoing El Niño effect, this year’s dry season in Bali may drag on longer than usual.
According to BBMKG data, September and October in Bali are likely to stay relatively dry, with rainfall gradually increasing in November. Most areas of Bali may not officially enter the rainy season until December.
This differs from the common notion that ‘Bali’s rainy season starts in November.’
The persistent El Niño could delay Bali’s rainy season; some reports suggest that the 2026/2027 rainy season in parts of Bali may not begin until late November at the earliest.
What Does This Mean for Travelers?
If you previously avoided visiting Bali in late October or early November due to concerns about the rainy season, this year you might want to reconsider.
But on the flip side, a longer dry season also means:
Higher temperatures, dryness, water shortages, and an increased risk of forest fires.
So this October and November may not bring an ‘early rainy season’—instead, it could be a prolonged dry season with occasional localized rainfall.
🚨 Two Foreign Deaths in Bali Today Prompt Police Investigation
Two death cases involving foreign tourists or residents occurred in Bali today.
One incident took place in Legian, where a 56-year-old Australian man and his two young children were found dead in a bungalow. Bali police are currently investigating the circumstances.
Authorities have conducted on-site inspections, reviewed CCTV footage, and interviewed relevant parties. The case is still under investigation, so it’s premature to draw conclusions before it’s complete.
The other case occurred in Uluwatu.
A 60-year-old Dutch man died after falling from the fifth floor of a hotel. Police reported the incident occurred on the evening of September 12, with CCTV capturing the man’s fall.
Such security incidents have limited direct impact on most tourists, but if you’re traveling solo or staying long-term in a villa or hotel, it’s still advisable to keep emergency contacts handy and let family know your accommodation details.
🔥 Minibus with 10 tourists catches fire in Tabanan! 18 people escape in time
Another travel-related accident occurred today on a major road in northern Bali.
An Isuzu Elf minibus suddenly caught fire on the Denpasar–Singaraja highway near Baturiti in Tabanan.
There were 18 passengers and the driver on board at the time. Fortunately, everyone managed to get off before the fire spread, so no one was killed or injured. However, the vehicle was almost completely burned out, and some passengers’ clothing and shoes were also damaged.
This road is a key route to:
Bedugul, Ulun Danu Beratan, Lovina, and North Bali
💰 Foreign Tourist Tax Collection Under Scrutiny Again! Calls for Stronger Checks on Domestic Transit Passengers
Bali’s foreign tourist levy (Pungutan Wisatawan Asing) is once again in the spotlight during local council discussions today.
The Gerindra-PSI faction in Bali DPRD is urging the provincial government to tighten checks on foreign tourists entering Bali via domestic flights from other Indonesian cities, to prevent travelers from bypassing the tax by arriving through domestic routes.
Lawmakers noted that the actual revenue from Bali’s foreign tourist tax in 2025 was around 363 billion Indonesian rupiah, falling short of the initial target of 500 billion rupiah, indicating room for improvement in the current verification system.
🛣️ Road Construction in South Bali’s Pandawa Area Accelerates! Targeting Completion by November
Badung also has an infrastructure update worth noting today.
The Kutuh–Alas Arum road, connecting Pantai Pandawa and Bali Cliff, is now under accelerated construction, with authorities aiming for completion by November 2026.
This road is primarily intended to improve transportation links in the southern Bali region.
For travelers currently heading to Pandawa Beach, construction may still cause some traffic adjustments; but in the long run, once road improvements are completed, it is expected to make:
Pandawa Beach → Bali Cliff → Kutuh
traffic in this area much smoother.
If you have plans for Uluwatu soon, it’s advisable to ask your driver to check the road conditions in advance, and don’t schedule your time too tightly.
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