Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Ubud in August
Ubud sees its driest month, with just 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain, highs of 80°F (27°C) and lows of 71°F (21°C).
At 90/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 80°F (27°C)
- Avg low
- 71°F (21°C)
- Rain
- 0.9 in (24 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 32%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 43 min
- Comfort score
- 90/100 · Great
What August feels like
Days are warm, averaging 80°F (27°C).
After dark, temperatures fall to about 71°F (21°C).
With 82% average humidity, it feels muggy.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain.
Sunny spells dominate: cloud cover averages 32%.
Plan around August
August is one of Ubud's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort improves from 87/100 in July to 90/100.
- August sits inside the Apr – Oct window our Bali Island Loop recommends.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 80°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Quick-dry fabrics82% average humidity
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Ubud in August
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Goa Gajah
11th-century 'Elephant Cave' with a carved demon entrance and bathing pools.
Tirta Empul
Spring-fed temple with purification pools used by Balinese worshippers.
Tegallalang Rice Terraces
Terraced rice paddies in a valley north of Ubud with walking paths.
Why now August scores 90/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
Forest temple complex home to hundreds of long-tailed macaques.
Why now Highs near 80°F and 0.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Campuhan Ridge Walk
Easy ridge path between two river valleys through elephant grass.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in August
- Nusa Penida in August~25 mi · highs 77°F, 0.6 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Uluwatu in August~25 mi · highs 78°F, 0.8 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Ubud in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Ubud?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 90/100. Expect highs of 80°F (27°C) and 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain. August is inside the Apr – Oct window our Bali Island Loop recommends.
How hot is Ubud in August?
Average highs are 80°F (27°C) and average lows 71°F (21°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Ubud in August?
Not much: about 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 62.7 in (1593 mm).
What should I pack for Ubud in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 80°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), quick-dry fabrics (82% average humidity) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in August
- Bali Island Loop Apr – Oct
Planning Ubud in August?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.