Bali is divided into 15 climate zones. Two zones had been experiencing the dry season since last month, sooner than the other regions. These zones include some parts of Gianyar regency, all of Klungkung regency and Nusa Penida. Eight zones will start the dry season this month, including the majority of Buleleng and Jembrana, north and east Karangasem, south Tabanan, northeast Bangli, and parts of Badung.
Areas that will have to wait for the dry season until between May and June are southeast Buleleng, parts of Badung, west Bangli, north Tabanan, and north Gianyar. These areas include Petang, Pelaga, Besakih, Sidemen, Singaraja, Gitgit and Wanagiri.
According to BMKG’s forecast, most areas in Bali would see the dry season start at the normal time, without any unusually early or delayed starts compared to averages during the period 1981 to 2010. The average temperature would range from 30 to 32 degrees Celsius and there are not any signs of abnormality, such as indications of unusually hot weather or severe drought.