For the most comfortable weather in Ubud, aim for July – September. August tops our comfort score at 90/100, with highs around 80°F (27°C) and 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain. May & June and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of rain.
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 314 m (1,030 ft), close to Ubud's own ~213 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
How we pick the best months
Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.
Ubud season by season
Temperatures barely move through the year in Ubud (highs stay between 80°F and 86°F), so rain is what really separates the seasons.
Drier months May – Oct
Temperatures hold fairly even, with highs of 80–85°F (27–30°C). It's the driest half, with only about 11.6 in (294 mm) of rain, 18% of the year's total. May – October feel humid, with humidity near 85%. July – September are among the best-scoring months (season average 83/100).
Wetter months Nov – Apr
Expect steady highs of 83–86°F (28–30°C). It's the wettest half, with about 51.1 in (1299 mm) of rain, 82% of the year's total. November – April feel humid, with humidity near 86%. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December – February), averaging 48/100.
What our curated routes say
Our curated Bali Island Loop recommends Apr – Oct. That lines up with the climate data here: May – October are among the better-scoring months.
Plan by month
By comfort score: 5 Great, 2 Good, 2 Fair and 3 Tough. Great months: June – October. Tap a month for its own guide.
For the most comfortable weather in Ubud, aim for July – September. August tops our comfort score at 90/100, with highs around 80°F (27°C) and 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain. May & June and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of rain.
What is the rainiest month in Ubud?
January is the wettest month, averaging about 12.5 in (317 mm) of rain. August is the driest, with about 0.9 in (24 mm). The yearly total is around 62.7 in (1593 mm).
What is the coldest month in Ubud?
August is the coldest, with average lows of 71°F (21°C) and highs of 80°F (27°C). The warmest is November, with average highs of 86°F (30°C).
Is Ubud humid?
Yes for much of the year: humidity averages 83% annually, and year-round combine warmth with 75%+ humidity, which feels sticky.
When is the rainy season in Ubud?
The wettest three-month stretch is December – February, with about 33.1 in (841 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is July – September, with about 4.0 in (102 mm).