Month guide · Ubud · Indonesia
Ubud in May
What May is really like in Ubud: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
May is one of the best months to visit Ubud. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 11.7 hours of daylight. The start of the dry season, with clear mornings for walks and Mount Batur treks and fewer crowds than July.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in May
May is the 7th-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 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with April (31°C (88°F)), May is about as warm; by June highs stay near 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 06:23
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 18:07
- Daylight
- About 11.7 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, May 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 May
May has no major recurring festival in Ubud, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in May
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
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Historic site · Tampaksiring
Gunung Kawi
Combine with Tirta Empul on the same morning; the steps are steep and slippery after rain.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Outdoors
- Active
- Photo spot
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 21°C and 8 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May a good time to visit Ubud?
One of the best months to visit Ubud. The other best months are April, June and September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Ubud?
It is one of the best months to visit Ubud. The start of the dry season, with clear mornings for walks and Mount Batur treks and fewer crowds than July.
+How warm is Ubud in May?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Ubud in May?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.