Best time to visit · Ubud · Indonesia
The best time to visit Ubud
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
The best time to visit Ubud is April to June and September, when the weather is mostly dry, the rice fields are green and crowds are lighter than in July and August. The wet season from November to March brings heavy afternoon rain, but mornings are often clear and prices drop outside Christmas and New Year.
Key facts
- Best months
- April–June and September
- Shoulder season
- July–August and October
- Warmest month
- April (avg high 31°C (88°F))
- Coldest month
- July (avg high 28°C (82°F))
- Rainiest month
- January (~20 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- February–March and November
Seasons
Ubud sits at about 200 metres above sea level, so it is a couple of degrees cooler than the coast, with warm days all year. The dry season runs from about May to September; the wet season, roughly November to March, brings heavy afternoon downpours and high humidity.
April–June
Early dry season
Showers fade, the countryside stays green and walking weather is comfortable; good value before the summer peak.
July–August
Peak dry season
The driest, coolest and busiest months, with high villa prices and heavy traffic at Tegallalang, the Monkey Forest and Tirta Empul.
September–October
Late dry season
Fewer visitors and settled weather in September; October turns hot and humid and hosts the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival.
November–March
Wet season
Daily downpours, usually in the afternoon, high humidity and powerful waterfalls; quiet and low-priced except over Christmas and New Year.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C | 22°C | 20 | 12.6 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| February | 30°C | 22°C | 18 | 12.4 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| March | 30°C | 22°C | 16 | 12.2 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| April | 31°C | 22°C | 11 | 11.9 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| May | 30°C | 21°C | 8 | 11.7 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| June | 29°C | 21°C | 7 | 11.6 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| July | 28°C | 20°C | 6 | 11.7 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| August | 29°C | 20°C | 5 | 11.8 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| September | 30°C | 21°C | 6 | 12.1 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| October | 31°C | 21°C | 9 | 12.3 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| November | 31°C | 22°C | 14 | 12.5 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| December | 30°C | 22°C | 19 | 12.6 h | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| March | Nyepi — Balinese Day of Silence, island-wide shutdown including the airport (usually March, sometimes April); Ogoh-ogoh parades of giant effigies on the eve of Nyepi |
| June | Bali Arts Festival — month-long programme of dance and music in Denpasar (usually mid-June to mid-July) |
| August | Indonesian Independence Day — village games and parades (17 August) |
| October | Ubud Writers & Readers Festival — talks, readings and events across town (usually October) |
| December | Galungan and Kuningan — ten-day festival when bamboo penjor poles line the streets (every 210 days, so dates vary) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in February–March and November, and the sights are quietest in February–March and November.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Early dry season | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Peak dry season | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Late dry season | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Wet season | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Ubud?
The best time to visit Ubud is April to June and September, when the weather is mostly dry, the rice fields are green and crowds are lighter than in July and August. The wet season from November to March brings heavy afternoon rain, but mornings are often clear and prices drop outside Christmas and New Year.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Ubud?
Usually in February–March and November. Still wet and humid, but one of the quietest months, with lower villa prices and waterfalls in full flow.
+What is the rainiest month in Ubud?
January, with about 20 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Ubud get?
The warmest month, April, averages highs of 31°C (88°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F).