What is the best month to visit Ubud?

May, June and September are the best months: dry, clear weather with fewer crowds than July and August.

Is it worth visiting Ubud in the rainy season?

Yes, if you are flexible. Rain usually falls in the afternoon or evening, landscapes are greenest and prices are often lower. Plan outdoor activities for the morning.

When is Nyepi in Bali?

Nyepi, the Balinese Day of Silence, usually falls in March. The exact date changes each year, and the airport closes for 24 hours.

When is Ubud most crowded?

July, August and the Christmas–New Year period are the busiest times.

Best Time to Visit Ubud: Month by Month (2026)

Dry season vs wet season

Bali has two seasons rather than four. The dry season runs roughly from April or May to September or October; the wet season from about November to March, with the heaviest rain usually between December and February.

Ubud sits in the hills, so it is a little cooler and greener than the beaches in the south, and it gets more rain. In the wet season that usually means heavy afternoon or evening downpours rather than all-day rain; mornings are often clear.

Month by month

Months	Weather	Crowds	Verdict
January–February	Wettest months; heavy downpours, high humidity	Low, except around New Year	Fine if you're flexible; day trips can be washed out
March	Rain easing; still humid	Low	Good value; check the date of Nyepi
April	Transition month; more sun	Moderate	Good, green landscapes
May–June	Dry, clear, comfortable	Moderate	One of the best windows
July–August	Dry, clear, coolest evenings	Highest of the year	Great weather, book ahead
September	Dry, clear	Moderate	One of the best windows
October	Mostly dry, rain returning late	Moderate	Good, slightly more humid
November–December	Wet season begins; afternoon storms	Low, then very high over Christmas	Quiet in November; busy late December

What the wet season is really like

Travelling to Ubud in the wet season is perfectly reasonable. The rice fields are at their greenest, prices for accommodation are often lower, and the town is calmer. The trade-offs:

Afternoon storms can stop outdoor plans for a few hours. Plan walks, temples and waterfalls for the morning.
Trails, temple steps and waterfall paths are slippery. Good shoes matter more than usual.
Highland trips such as Munduk and Ulun Danu Beratan are more likely to be in cloud.
Scooter riding in heavy rain is genuinely risky; a driver is the safer choice. See getting around Ubud.

Dates to plan around

Nyepi (Day of Silence). Bali's new year, usually in March. For 24 hours the whole island stops: no traffic, no lights, no going out, and the airport closes. It's a remarkable experience if you're already there, but don't plan to arrive or leave that day. The date changes each year with the Balinese calendar.
Galungan and Kuningan. Major ceremonies that come round roughly every 210 days. Streets fill with tall bamboo penjor decorations and temples are busy — a beautiful time to visit, though some local businesses close for a few days.
School holidays. July–August and late December bring the biggest crowds and highest prices. Book accommodation and drivers early.

Our recommendation

If you can choose, go in May, June or September. If you can only travel in July or August, book early and start each day early to avoid the crowds. If you're coming in the wet season, plan mornings outdoors and keep afternoons flexible.