What to pack for Bali in July
July is the peak of the dry season in Bali. Days on the coast are warm and sunny, with low humidity by tropical standards and very little rain. Up in Ubud and the hills it is a few degrees cooler, and before dawn on a volcano hike it can feel properly cold.
So the list is built from light, loose pieces, swimwear and one warm layer. Temples require a sarong and a sash, usually available to borrow at the entrance, but carrying your own is easier. Beach towns are relaxed, while the smarter restaurants and beach clubs in the south reward one nice outfit.
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The weather
- Daytime high
- 84°F
- 29°C on the coast. Ubud is a little cooler.
- Overnight low
- 73°F
- 23°C at the beach. Volcano summits drop near 50°F (10°C).
- Wet days
- ~4
- Dry season. Short showers, mostly in the hills.
- Daylight
- 12 h
- Sunset around 6:15pm all month.
The capsule
Ten days, one traveler, Trench palette. Camel and ivory linen, with a deep red wrap skirt that doubles for temple visits. A capsule is a few clothes in one palette (a base color, a neutral and an accent) that all go together. The full list below adds what sits outside it.
Layers
Light cardigan
Windbreaker, for the volcano sunrise
Tops
Linen shirt
Linen camisole
Bottoms
Drawstring linen pants
Linen shorts
Wrap skirt
Dresses
Tiered maxi dress
Sundress
Shoes
Leather sandals
Trail runners
Three days from this capsule
Shown for one traveler. Packlier packs a capsule like this for each person on the trip.
The full list
Clothes
- Two or three swimsuits
- Beach cover-up
- Four or five light tops, one with sleeves
- Loose pants and shorts
- A dress or outfit for a nicer dinner
- Sarong and sash for temples
- Light cardigan
- Warm layer for a sunrise volcano hike
Shoes
- Sandals that slip off quickly
- Trail shoes for the volcano and waterfalls
- Flip-flops
Sun and bugs
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Wide-brimmed hat
- Refillable water bottle
- Dry bag for boat trips
- Sunglasses
Documents and tech
- Passport, valid for six months with blank pages
- Visa on arrival or e-visa, arranged ahead
- Bali tourist levy, paid online before you arrive
- Travel insurance that covers the activities you plan
- Some rupiah in cash
- Type C/F plug adapter (230V)
- Power bank
Health and toiletries
- Stomach remedies and rehydration salts
- Hand sanitizer
- After-sun lotion
- Any prescriptions, in your carry-on
Gear worth the space
A lightweight sarong
Temple cover, beach towel, shade on a scooter and a scarf on a cool evening, all in something that folds to nothing.
Loose linen pants
Cool in the heat, respectful in villages and temples, and they protect your legs from mosquitoes at dusk.
Trail runners
The volcano path is loose, dark and steep, and the waterfall trails are slippery. Sandals are not enough.
A filter water bottle
Tap water is not safe to drink. A filter bottle saves a lot of plastic, and refill stations are common.
A sarong for the temple, one nice outfit for the south, a warm layer for the volcano. Packlier packs all three.
Tell it where, when, why, which bag and which palette, and it packs the capsule, checks it against the bag and adds everything that is not clothing. Launching this year on Android, with iOS to follow.
One email at launch, nothing else.