Month guide · Ubud · Indonesia
Ubud in January
What January is really like in Ubud: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Mx. Granger, CC0
Quick answer
January is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 20 rainy days and roughly 12.6 hours of daylight. The wettest stretch of the year, with heavy afternoon and evening rain and lush green rice fields; early January is busy after the holidays.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 20
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in January
January is the 4th-warmest month in Ubud: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 20 of its 31 days. Compared with December (30°C (86°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 06:11
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 18:45
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
Peak dry season (July–August). The driest, coolest and busiest months, with high villa prices and heavy traffic at Tegallalang, the Monkey Forest and Tirta Empul.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, January 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 January
January has no major recurring festival in Ubud, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in January
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Sanggingan
Neka Art Museum
Start in the Balinese Painting Hall to understand the styles, then you will recognise them in the galleries in town.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
Museum · Pengosekan
ARMA (Agung Rai Museum of Art)
A museum and cultural centre set in gardens and rice fields off Jalan Raya Pengosekan, with works by Walter Spies and Raden Saleh alongside Balinese painters.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- History
- Kids
Museum · Central Ubud
Museum Puri Lukisan
It is a five-minute walk from the palace, so it fits neatly into a rainy afternoon in the centre.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- History
Gallery · Campuhan
Blanco Renaissance Museum
The flamboyant former home and studio of the Philippine-born painter Antonio Blanco, who settled in Ubud in the 1950s, stands on a hill above the Campuhan bridge.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Views
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 22°C and 20 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January a good time to visit Ubud?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Ubud in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Ubud?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The wettest stretch of the year, with heavy afternoon and evening rain and lush green rice fields; early January is busy after the holidays.
+How warm is Ubud in January?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Ubud in January?
Expect rain on about 20 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.