Ubud Weather in March

March: warm and very wet

March in Ubud feels hot, sticky and often cloudy. The high is 29°C, and rain falls on 25 days of the month. Showers can interrupt a day out, so keep your plans flexible. The rice terraces around Tegallalang are still lush, but paths can turn muddy. A café stop or a visit to the Ubud Palace works well when rain sets in.

Plan around rain and Nyepi

With plenty of wet days, long walks and muddy trail outings can be frustrating. Don't count on a clear view from Campuhan Ridge Walk; save it for a dry spell. If you're visiting waterfalls near Ubud, expect slippery steps and stronger water. March may include Nyepi, Bali's Hindu Day of Silence, but its date changes each year. When it falls in March, travel and businesses across Bali pause for the day, so check your dates before arranging a transfer.

Fewer visitors, with a local tip

March is in the rainy season, so Ubud is usually quieter and often less costly than during the peak months of July to September. It's not empty, and rain can still shape your plans, but you'll generally find fewer peak-season crowds around the Sacred Monkey Forest and central Ubud.

If you hate crowds, March can suit you better than July, as long as you're happy to work around showers. For a practical local tip, visit the Ubud Art Market early in the day, then duck into nearby Ubud Palace if rain arrives. Try a bowl of warm soto ayam, Indonesian chicken soup, in town after a damp walk.