Ubud: Best Time to Visit, Apr–Sep | Trailwind

City guideIndonesiaBest time to visit Ubud: Apr–Sep. Rice terraces, temples, and Bali's soulful heart. Weather and timing on Trailwind.

Best time: Apr–Sep

Country: 🇮🇩 Indonesia

Region: Bali

Population: 75K

Currency: IDR

Language: Indonesian

Timezone: UTC+07:00

Nearest airport: Ngurah Rai International (DPS)

The lay of the landUbud is Bali's spiritual and artistic center: terraced rice fields, monkey-filled temples, and river valleys threaded with yoga studios, warungs, and craft galleries. It is greener and gentler than the beach south, and a fine base for waterfalls, volcanoes, and Balinese ceremony.When to goThe sweet spot is Apr–Sep. Plan around it and you will catch Ubud close to its best.Getting thereFly into Ngurah Rai International (DPS). From there Ubud is an easy hop to the center.Know before you go

See the Tegallalang rice terraces at sunrise, before the crowds.

Rent a scooter or hire a driver to reach waterfalls and temples.

Respect temple dress codes and wear a sarong.

What to see

Ubud Palace, The Ubud Palace, officially Puri Saren Agung, is a historical building complex situated in Ubud, Gianyar Regency of Bali, Indonesia.

Puri Lukisan Museum, The Puri Lukisan Ratna Wartha Museum is the oldest art museum in Bali which specialize in modern traditional Balinese paintings and wood carvings. The museum is located in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia. It is home to the finest collection of modern traditional Balinese painting and wood carving on the island, spanning from the pre-Independence war (1930–1945) to the post-Independence war era.

Agung Rai Museum of Art, The Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA) is a museum located in Ubud on Bali, Indonesia.

Ubud Monkey Forest, Mandala Suci Wenara Wana, also known as Ubud Monkey Forest, is a sanctuary located in Padangtegal, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia. As of 2023, about 1,260 Balinese long-tailed macaque monkeys lived in the Ubud Monkey Forest.

Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal, Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal, or Padangtegal Great Temple of Death, is one of three Hindu temples making up a temple complex located in the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary – commonly called the "Ubud Monkey Forest" – of Padangtegal, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia.

Goa Gajah, Goa Gajah, lit. meaning "The Elephant Cave", is located in Gianyar on the island of Bali near Ubud, in Indonesia. Built in the 9th century, it served as a sanctuary.

Pura Penataran Sasih, Pura Penataran Sasih is a Hindu temple in Pejeng village, Bali. According to a modern chronogram displayed at the entrance, it was founded in 1266 AD and served as the state temple of the Pejeng Kingdom.

Pura Taman Ayun, Pura Taman Ayun is a compound of Balinese temple and garden located in Mengwi district (kecamatan) in Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia. Its water features are an integral part of the local subak system.

Where to eat

Room4Dessert, Will Goldfarb's dessert-only restaurant in the Ubud jungle, a playground of avant-garde sweets.

Pairs well with

Tirta Empul Temple, 7 mi away

Pura Taman Ayun, 7 mi away

Gunung Kawi, 7 mi away

Bali, 16 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhen is the best time to visit Ubud?The best time to visit Ubud is Apr–Sep, in Indonesia.Where is Ubud?Ubud is in Indonesia. The nearest major airport is Ngurah Rai International (DPS).What is Ubud known for?Rice terraces, temples, and Bali's soulful heart.Ubud month by month: when to visitWhat to plan a trip around, month by month. Jump to a month: April · May · June · July · August · SeptemberApril in UbudUbud in April. One of the best months to visit Ubud. Typical daytime highs around 29°C.May in UbudUbud in May. One of the best months to visit Ubud. Typical daytime highs around 29°C.June in UbudUbud in June. One of the best months to visit Ubud. Typical daytime highs around 28°C.July in UbudUbud in July. One of the best months to visit Ubud. Typical daytime highs around 27°C.August in UbudUbud in August. One of the best months to visit Ubud. Typical daytime highs around 27°C.September in UbudUbud in September. One of the best months to visit Ubud. Typical daytime highs around 28°C.Nearby on TrailwindMore to see near Ubud:

Puri Lukisan Museum

Agung Rai Museum of Art

Ubud Monkey Forest

Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal

Pura Penataran Sasih

Pura Taman Ayun

Tirta Empul Temple

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