Best Month

Ubud Weather in September

Still dry with comfortable temperatures. Crowds starting to thin.

High Temperature

28°

Celsius

Low Temperature

21°

Celsius

Rainfall

mm (8 days)

Humidity

74%

average

What to Expect in September

Excellent conditions with fewer tourists than July-August.

Pros & Cons of Visiting in September

Pros

Great weather
Fewer crowds
Better prices

Cons

Slightly more rain than August

September Weather in Ubud: A Closer Look

September is a superb month in Ubud — dry-season conditions persist with only 50mm of rain across 8 days, but the peak-season crowds begin their retreat after the European and Australian school holiday window closes. Temperatures edge back up to 28°C highs and 21°C lows, and humidity rises marginally to 74% as the season slowly shifts. The UV index is 6. The highland landscape remains green and clear, and the combination of excellent weather with declining tourist numbers makes September arguably the smartest month to visit Ubud. Hotel rates drop 20–30% from August, the Tegalalang terraces can be walked without a queue, and restaurant tables at Locavore and other premium venues become bookable again without weeks of advance notice. The Ubud Writers and Readers Festival is confirmed for October 21–25, meaning some festival-goers begin arriving in Ubud in late September.

Crowds: moderatePrices: moderate

Best Activities in Ubud in September

1Tegalalang Rice Terrace at 7am — September mornings have the same quality as August but without the queue of tour buses

2Full-day bike ride: Ubud to Sebatu Holy Spring Temple to Kintamani and back — September conditions are ideal

3Take the Jatiluwih UNESCO rice terrace tour at a genuinely relaxed pace without the July-August compression

4Attend the Ubud Palace evening dance performances with actual space to see the stage — September crowd levels are manageable

5Ayung River half-day rafting with post-raft lunch at the river lodge — September water levels are still good

What to Pack for Ubud in September

A light fleece remains useful for early mornings and evenings — 21°C at 600m with clear skies feels cool
Comfortable walking shoes for the now-quiet ridge trails and village paths
A sarong is always useful in Ubud for spontaneous temple visits
Pack good camera equipment — September's reduced crowds make the rice terrace walks far more photogenic
Sunscreen SPF30–50 remains important on clear dry-season days

Travel Tips for September

1September is the most underrated month to visit Ubud — same weather, 30% lower prices, and meaningfully better cultural access than peak season
2Book the Ubud Writers Festival accommodation now for October if you plan to attend — it books out as early as May
3The Mount Batur sunrise trek in September has the additional benefit of far fewer hikers on the summit than July-August
4Rent a bicycle rather than a scooter in September — the reduced traffic makes cycling through Ubud's village lanes genuinely pleasant
5September marks the beginning of the best months for east Bali day trips — Amed, Tirta Gangga, and Candidasa are all excellent and crowd-free