Ubud Weather in March

Rainy season easing. Nyepi celebrations often fall in March.

High Temperature

29°

Celsius

Low Temperature

22°

Celsius

Rainfall

260

mm (21 days)

Humidity

85%

average

What to Expect in March

Mix of rain and sunshine. Cooler mornings.

Events in March

Nyepi (Day of Silence)

Pros & Cons of Visiting in March

Pros

Cultural events
Green landscapes
Fewer tourists

Cons

Still rainy

March Weather in Ubud: A Closer Look

March is a pivotal month in Ubud's weather cycle. Rainfall eases to approximately 260mm across 21 days — still substantial, but the wet season is clearly retreating. Temperatures warm slightly to 29°C highs and 22°C lows, and mornings increasingly feature clear blue skies before clouds build. Humidity sits at 85%. The UV index climbs to 7 as the sun's angle increases. The most culturally significant month of the year for all of Bali falls around March's middle: Nyepi, the Day of Silence on March 19, 2026, preceded by the dramatic Ogoh-Ogoh parade on March 18. In Ubud, the Ogoh-Ogoh effigies are built by each village banjar and are often among the most artistically elaborate in Bali — the highland craft tradition shows. Ubud's Melasti procession typically involves a journey to the Petanu or Pakerisan rivers rather than the sea, as the sacred river sources hold equivalent purification significance in the highland spiritual geography. March is also when rice planting begins across many of Ubud's subak (traditional irrigation cooperative) fields after the wet season.

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Best Activities in Ubud in March

1Watch Ubud's locally-crafted Ogoh-Ogoh parade through the village streets on March 18

2Attend the Ubud Palace Melasti river procession to the sacred Petanu or Pakerisan River

3Observe Nyepi in Ubud — the highland setting with no lights and no noise is one of the most profound experiences in Southeast Asia

4Post-Nyepi hike — March 20 is the first day the island opens up; the rice terraces at dawn are spectacular

5Visit the Puri Lukisan Museum — Ubud's oldest art museum — during rain periods; the collection is excellent

What to Pack for Ubud in March

Pack sarong and ceremonial attire for attending Melasti and Ogoh-Ogoh processions
Bring a torch or headlamp for Nyepi evening — all lights must be extinguished across the island
Download offline maps, books, and music before Nyepi — internet may be restricted depending on your accommodation
Quick-dry rain gear remains essential through most of March
Comfortable shoes with grip for the increasingly active temple circuit as ceremonies multiply in Nyepi season

Travel Tips for March

1Plan your Ubud Nyepi stay with 48 hours of food and supplies — preparation begins the day before
2Book Ubud accommodation for Nyepi week at least 2 months ahead — it sells out as visitors want to experience the silence
3Do not plan to rent a scooter in the days around Nyepi — roads are ceremonially closed and spirits (pecalang community guards) enforce the rules firmly
4Post-Nyepi morning (March 20) is ideal for photography — the air is extraordinarily clear after 24 hours without any vehicles
5March weather in the second half of the month improves noticeably — combine a Nyepi visit with a few extra days for better conditions

Events & Festivals in March

Melasti River Purification

March 15–16, 2026

Ubud's Melasti procession carries sacred temple objects to the Petanu or Pakerisan rivers for purification; unlike coastal areas, the highland version uses the sacred rivers as the purification source

Ogoh-Ogoh Parade

March 18, 2026

Ubud's banjars produce some of Bali's most elaborate Ogoh-Ogoh effigies, reflecting the highland craft tradition; the night parade through Ubud town centre draws large local and visitor crowds

Nyepi — Day of Silence

March 19, 2026

The Balinese Saka New Year 1948; the island's most sacred day of fasting, silence, and reflection. In Ubud, the experience is particularly intense — no vehicles, no electricity, and absolute silence in the highland valley