Canggu Weather in March

Wet season winding down but still plenty of rain. Surf starts to clean up towards month end.

High Temperature

31°

Celsius

Low Temperature

25°

Celsius

Rainfall

230

mm (20 days)

Humidity

83%

average

What to Expect in March

Transition weather. Nyepi brings a complete shutdown including surf.

Events in March

Nyepi (Day of Silence)
Ogoh-Ogoh parades

Pros & Cons of Visiting in March

Pros

Improving conditions
Unique cultural experience
Still affordable

Cons

Unpredictable weather
Nyepi restrictions

March Weather in Canggu: A Closer Look

March is Canggu's transition month — the wet season is clearly winding down but it hasn't fully released its grip, delivering rain on around 20 days. Towards the end of March, keen-eyed surfers begin noticing the first signs of the dry season south swell: cleaner faces at Echo Beach, offshore morning winds returning, the lineup at Old Man's starting to work consistently. The major cultural event of the month is Nyepi (Day of Silence), falling on March 19 in 2026. The Ogoh-Ogoh parade the evening before transforms Canggu's streets — enormous demon effigies are carried by local banjar groups to the crash of drums and gamelan, and the village feel of Canggu is very much on display. On Nyepi itself, even the beaches and surf breaks are off-limits — the Hindu equivalent of a total island reset. March remains affordable and low-key, making it an excellent choice for anyone who wants to catch Bali's most significant cultural event while prices are still at wet-season lows.

Crowds: lowPrices: budget

Best Activities in Canggu in March

1Watch the Ogoh-Ogoh parade through Canggu's streets and at the main Kerobokan intersection

2Experience Nyepi from a Canggu villa with a private pool — completely unique 24-hour experience

3Surf check at Echo Beach in the final week of March as swell starts to clean up

4Morning café sessions at Crate or Canggu Surf Club before afternoon rain arrives

5Explore the Pura Batu Bolong temple complex in the late afternoon golden light

What to Pack for Canggu in March

Rain jacket still needed — afternoon showers remain regular throughout March
A sarong or smart clothing for watching Ogoh-Ogoh parade in local neighbourhoods
Stock up on food and drinks before Nyepi — Canggu's cafes and warungs all close for 24 hours
Sunscreen for the increasingly sunny mornings as the month progresses
Downloaded entertainment for Nyepi day — you'll be in your villa or hotel all day

Travel Tips for March

1Book accommodation before Nyepi Eve fills up — Canggu's villas are popular for the experience
2Surf guides at Echo Beach can advise on improving late-March conditions day by day
3Canggu's co-working spaces close for Nyepi — plan your work schedule around the 24-hour shutdown
4Late March is a great time to arrive — wet season prices, improving weather, and the surf season just starting

Events & Festivals in March

Ogoh-Ogoh Parade (Nyepi Eve)

March 18, 2026

Canggu's local banjar groups parade giant papier-mâché demon effigies through the streets to gamelan music. Best viewed at the Kerobokan area and along Jalan Batu Bolong around sunset.

Nyepi — Day of Silence

March 19, 2026

Complete 24-hour island shutdown. No surf, no scooters, no cafes, no airport. Tourists must remain in accommodation. Canggu's villas with private pools make excellent Nyepi retreats.