Month guide · Ubud · Indonesia
Ubud in September
What September 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
September is one of the best months to visit Ubud. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 12.1 hours of daylight. Still dry, but crowds thin after August; one of the best months for walking and temple visits.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 8th-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 6 of its 30 days. Compared with August (29°C (84°F)), September is about as warm; by October highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:12
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:16
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
Early dry season (April–June). Showers fade, the countryside stays green and walking weather is comfortable; good value before the summer peak.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
September has no major recurring festival in Ubud, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · Central Ubud
Subak Sok Wayah rice-field walk
The path is a raised concrete strip with ditches either side; wear proper shoes and carry a torch if you return after dusk.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Food
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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
Nature · Kemenuh
Tegenungan Waterfall
A broad waterfall on the Petanu river about 10 km south of Ubud, reached by a long stairway down from the car park.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Active
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 21°C and 6 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Ubud?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Ubud?
It is one of the best months to visit Ubud. Still dry, but crowds thin after August; one of the best months for walking and temple visits.
+How warm is Ubud in September?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Ubud in September?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.