Month guide · Ubud · Indonesia
Ubud in March
What March is really like in Ubud: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Karter873, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 16 rainy days and roughly 12.2 hours of daylight. Rain begins to ease late in the month. Nyepi often falls in March, when the whole island observes a day of silence.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 16
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in March
March is the 6th-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 16 of its 31 days. Compared with February (30°C (86°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:24
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:33
- Daylight
- About 12.2 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, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in 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
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Experience · Central Ubud
Kecak and Legong performances
Kecak shows often end with a trance dancer kicking through burning coconut husks; sit to the side rather than in the front row.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- After dark
- History
- Kids
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Religious site · Central Ubud
Pura Taman Saraswati
A temple dedicated to Saraswati, goddess of learning and the arts, set behind a walkway across a pond filled with lotus flowers.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- Couples
- Architecture
Nature · Campuhan
Campuhan Ridge Walk
Start at sunrise to avoid the heat; continue to Karsa Kafe in Bangkiang Sidem for breakfast before walking back.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours return
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Views
- Active
- Couples
Nature · Central Ubud
Subak Sok Wayah rice-field walk
A narrow path north from Jalan Raya Ubud through working rice fields, reached via Jalan Kajeng or a signed alley near the Ubud Palace.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Food
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 22°C and 16 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 March a good time to visit Ubud?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Ubud in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Ubud?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Rain begins to ease late in the month. Nyepi often falls in March, when the whole island observes a day of silence.
+How warm is Ubud in March?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Ubud in March?
Expect rain on about 16 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.