Season guide · Ubud · Indonesia
Ubud in the peak dry season
July–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
The driest, coolest and busiest months, with high villa prices and heavy traffic at Tegallalang, the Monkey Forest and Tirta Empul. Expect highs up to 29°C (84°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F), with about 11 rainy days across July–August.
Key facts
- Months
- July–August
- Temperatures
- 20°C (68°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 11
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in the peak dry season
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | 28°C (82°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 6 | 11.7 h | 5/5 |
| August | 29°C (84°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 | 11.8 h | 5/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 29°C (84°F) against a yearly 30°C (86°F), and 11 of the year's roughly 139 rainy days fall in these 2 months. Crowds rate 5/5 and hotel prices 5/5 on average.
What's on in the peak dry season
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- August: Indonesian Independence Day — village games and parades (17 August)
Make the most of the weather
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 · Bedulu
Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave)
Sarongs are lent at the entrance; walk the steps down to the stream, which most groups skip.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Nature
- Photo spot
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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
Gallery · Campuhan
Blanco Renaissance Museum
Pair it with the Campuhan Ridge Walk, which starts a few hundred metres away.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Views
Day trips in the peak dry season
- Besakih Temple (About 1.5 hours by car) — Bali's mother temple is a complex of more than 20 temples climbing the slopes of Mount Agung, the island's holiest mountain.
- Sidemen valley (About 1–1.5 hours by car) — A quiet valley of rice terraces below Mount Agung, known for songket weaving workshops and walks between villages along irrigation channels.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the peak dry season a good time to visit Ubud?
It is a trade-off: The driest, coolest and busiest months, with high villa prices and heavy traffic at Tegallalang, the Monkey Forest and Tirta Empul. The best months overall are April–June and September.
+What is the weather like in Ubud in the peak dry season?
Highs of up to 29°C (84°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F), with about 11 rainy days over the season.