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Ubud in May
Little changes in Ubud from April: highs stay near 82°F (28°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), and about 3.2 in (82 mm) of rain falls.
It scores 74/100 for comfort, 6th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 82°F (28°C)
- Avg low
- 75°F (24°C)
- Rain
- 3.2 in (82 mm)
- Humidity
- 85%
- Cloud cover
- 48%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 37 min
- Comfort score
- 74/100 · Good
What May feels like
Highs settle around 82°F (28°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
Nights stay warm too, with lows averaging 75°F (24°C).
Humidity averages 85%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.2 in (82 mm).
Plan around May
May is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (July – September).
- Comfort improves from 62/100 in April to 74/100.
- May sits inside the Apr – Oct window our Bali Island Loop recommends.
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clothes82°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Quick-dry fabrics85% average humidity
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Ubud in May
May is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Ubud Palace (Puri Saren Agung)
Royal palace in town center, with Legong dance performances at night.
Bebek Bengil (Dirty Duck Diner)
Rice-field-view restaurant known for crispy duck since 1990.
Neka Art Museum
Collection of Balinese painting traditions and works by foreign artists in Bali.
Campuhan Ridge Walk
Easy ridge path between two river valleys through elephant grass.
Why now May scores 74/100 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 82°F and 3.2 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in May
- Nusa Penida in May~25 mi · highs 79°F, 3.2 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Uluwatu in May~25 mi · highs 82°F, 2.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, 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 May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Ubud?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 74/100 against a best of 90 in July – September. Expect highs of 82°F (28°C) and 3.2 in (82 mm) of rain. May is inside the Apr – Oct window our Bali Island Loop recommends.
How hot is Ubud in May?
Average highs are 82°F (28°C) and average lows 75°F (24°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Ubud in May?
Some: about 3.2 in (82 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 62.7 in (1593 mm).
What should I pack for Ubud in May?
Bring light, breathable clothes (82°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), quick-dry fabrics (85% average humidity), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in May
- Bali Island Loop Apr – Oct
Planning Ubud in May?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.