Month guide · Ubud · Indonesia
Ubud in April
What April is really like in Ubud: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Hizkiaal, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Ubud. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Showers become shorter and the countryside is at its greenest; a good-value month before the dry-season peak.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the warmest month in Ubud: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 30 days. Compared with March (30°C (86°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:21
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:16
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
Late dry season (September–October). Fewer visitors and settled weather in September; October turns hot and humid and hosts the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Ubud, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Historic site · Tampaksiring
Gunung Kawi
Ten shrines about 7 metres tall are carved into the cliffs either side of the Pakerisan river, thought to be memorials to an 11th-century Balinese king and his family.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Outdoors
- Active
- Photo spot
Market · Central Ubud
Ubud Art Market
Come before 8am to see locals buying offerings, and bargain politely for souvenirs, starting at around half the first price.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Free
- Food
Nature · Kemenuh
Tegenungan Waterfall
A broad waterfall on the Petanu river about 10 km south of Ubud, reached by a long stairway down from the car park.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Active
Zoo · Singapadu
Bali Bird Park
Visit in the morning when the birds are most active, and combine it with Tegenungan Waterfall on the same road.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 22°C and 11 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Ubud?
One of the best months to visit Ubud. The other best months are May–June and September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Ubud?
It is one of the best months to visit Ubud. Showers become shorter and the countryside is at its greenest; a good-value month before the dry-season peak.
+How warm is Ubud in April?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Ubud in April?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.