May to September. May to September is the dry season: rainfall drops from about 390 mm in January to just 16 mm in August, with highs near 29 to 30°C.
December to March is the wet season (about 215 to 390 mm a month), so expect heavy showers and some muddy roads. It is warm all year, at 29 to 32°C.
Source: 1991–2020 climate normals from the national weather services (for example the Japan Meteorological Agency), as published on Wikipedia. Rounded to whole numbers. Real days vary, so check the forecast before you pack.
A rough guide to spending per person per day, without international flights. Canggu and Uluwatu cost more than Ubud. Add the visa on arrival and the tourist levy, which are one-off costs.
Rough estimates in US dollars, last checked November 2026. They are our summary of several 2026 travel-cost guides, which differ a lot (hotel choice is most of the gap), and prices change. Split what you spend as you go with Triplanex so nobody loses track.
Famous places, grouped so each day stays in one part of town. Opening times and prices change, so check them before you go.
Three days gives you Ubud, a beach day and a sunset. A week lets you add the north or a nearby island.
May to September. May to September is the dry season: rainfall drops from about 390 mm in January to just 16 mm in August, with highs near 29 to 30°C. December to March is the wet season (about 215 to 390 mm a month), so expect heavy showers and some muddy roads. It is warm all year, at 29 to 32°C.
As a rough guide, about $30 to $55 per person per day on a budget and $80 to $140 per person per day at mid-range, not counting international flights. Canggu and Uluwatu cost more than Ubud. Add the visa on arrival and the tourist levy, which are one-off costs. These are estimates from several 2026 travel-cost guides, last checked November 2026.
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