Local information about Bali
Climate
The climate in Bali is hot and humid all year long. Close to the coast line, temperatures vary between 27° C (in the dry season) and 32° C (in the wet season). In the mountains, temperatures are around 20 - 25° C depending on the altitude. The dry season is from April to November and the wet season from December to March with regular showers from December to February. There can also be showers in the dry season but they are usually very short and mainly at the end of the day.
| Month: | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Period: | ||||||||||||
| Air (°C): | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
| Water (°C): | 27 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 |
| = Optimal period | |
| = Recommended period | |
| = Not recommended period |
Help us protect the environment
Since its inception ABYSS has always been committed to the protection of the environment. We invite you to join us in observing these simple rules:
- Your travel documents will include a responsible diver chart from the Longitude 181 Association. Please study and apply these rules wherever possible
- Protect the environment, both above and below water, by reducing to a minimum the impact of our activities.
- Leave nothing behind which is non perishable and remember to take back things such as batteries, cigarette filters and plastic containers to name a few.
- Use a minimum of non renewable resources such as water and energy.
- Never buy any souvenirs that are made from tortoise shell, coral or shells.
- Do not touch the fish or the coral during your dives and control your buoyancy at all times.
Usefull details
| Customs formalities: | Valid passport with expiry date more than 6 months after return. Mandatory visa delivered on site at arrival (USD 25) |
| Health formalities: | Up to date vaccinations recommended. No mandatory vaccination. |
| Jet lag: | UT/GMT + 8 hours |
| Currency: | Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) |
| Accepted methods of payments: | Mainly IRD cash. Euros and USD or Visa/Mastercard only in Ubud, Sanur and at the Taman Sari Hotel. |
| Electricity: | 220V - European outlets |
| Languages: | Indonesian, English |
| Flight time: | Depending on departure location |
| Luggage: | Our preference is for soft baggage for storage purposes. Maximum 23 kilos on international flights. It is sometimes possible to obtain a free upgrade to 30 kilos when departing on diving holidays. Please consult us for further information. |
| Pharmacy: | First aid kit, aspirin or paracetamol, sun screen and sunburn ointment, insect repellent. |
| Required documents: | Photocopy of your passport, dive certification card, log book and valid dive medical within the last 12 months. Repatriation and assistance insurance highly recommended. (i.e. www.diversalertnetwork.com) |
