Asia· 8.5°S 115.3°E
UbudIndonesia
Bali's inland cultural centre: rice terraces, yoga studios, temples and jungle valleys.
The vibe
ScenicAction-packedRomanticHistoricFamily-friendly
Derived from Ubud’s strongest Destination DNA attributes.
At a glance
- Country
- Indonesia
- Region
- Asia
- City size
- Small
- English
- Low
Where is Ubud?
Why you might like Ubud
- Wellness & spas
- Hiking
- Mountains
- Food
- History
- Romantic
Ubud sits in the hills above Bali's coast, surrounded by rice terraces and river gorges, with a temple and dance tradition that predates tourism. Yoga retreats, cafés and coworking spaces cluster around the centre, and the volcanoes at Batur and Agung are close for sunrise hikes.
Ubud in facts
- Country
- Indonesia
- Region
- Asia
- City size
- Small · ~75,000 residents
- English proficiency
- Low · 471/800
Urban area population · UN World Urbanization Prospects and national statistics offices, 2024
Country-level score · EF English Proficiency Index 2025
Why Ubud stands out
Ubud sits inland among rice terraces, distinguishing it from Bali's beach resort towns on the coast.
The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary is home to long-tailed macaques within a temple complex.
Tegallalang's stepped rice terraces are among the most photographed agricultural landscapes on the island.
Ubud has developed a reputation as a center for yoga retreats, wellness tourism and traditional Balinese arts.
Good to know
- Ubud's inland, elevated setting makes it noticeably cooler than Bali's coastal areas.
- Traffic through Ubud's narrow central streets can be heavy, especially around Monkey Forest Road.
- The wet season runs roughly from November to March, with heavier afternoon downpours.
Who Ubud suits
Best for
- Nature and scenery
- Things to do
- Couples
- History and heritage
- Family trips
Less ideal for
- Beach time
- Arts and museums
Based on how Ubud scores across the Destination DNA attributes shown below.
Attribute fit · 0–10
Destination DNA
Ubud stands out most for Nature, Activities, Romance and Heritage & History.
How strongly Ubud fits each travel attribute, from 0 to 10. These are attribute-fit scores, not an overall rating.
- Nature
- 10/10
- Activities
- 9.5/10
- Romance
- 9/10
- Heritage & History
- 8.5/10
- Beach
- 1/10
- Outdoors / Adventure
- 6.5/10
- Museums & Arts
- 4/10
- Food
- 7/10
- Nightlife
- 6.5/10
- Family
- 8/10
- Budget
- 7.5/10
- Walkability
- 5/10
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Official Bali tourism highlights rice terraces, river valleys, forests and surrounding tropical landscapes.
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Ubud tourism covers temple visits, yoga, cycling, hiking, art, markets and cultural experiences.
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Rice terraces, spas, cafés, temples and quieter cultural settings create a strong couples-oriented experience.
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Heritage and historic sights is central to what Ubud is known for, supported by its history and historic landmarks tags in Destination Finder's profile.
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Coast and beach time rarely shapes how people spend their time in Ubud, even though its profile does include tropical.
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Outdoor activity and adventure is a solid, everyday part of what Ubud offers rather than its headline draw, supported by its hiking and mountains tags in Destination Finder's profile.
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Ubud's profile carries no museums & arts-related tags, so this attribute-fit score reflects Destination Finder's destination profile model rather than a specific museums & arts signal.
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Tourism material highlights Balinese cuisine, cafés, restaurants, local markets and cooking experiences.
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Bali tourism highlights evening dining, cafés, cultural performances and relaxed nightlife around Ubud.
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Ubud offers cultural attractions, parks, markets and family-friendly activities, alongside more active excursions.
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Bali tourism highlights markets, local dining, cultural activities and a range of visitor options beyond luxury resorts.
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Getting around on foot is a solid, everyday part of what Ubud offers rather than its headline draw, supported by its cafés tag in Destination Finder's profile.
Experience
A feel for Ubud
The three sides of Ubud that come through most strongly in its Destination DNA.
Landscape & scenery
mountains
Slow & romantic
romantic
History & streets
history · historic landmarks
Current affordability
Current conditions · updated live
Weather now
Weather data by WeatherAPI.com
Travel conditions
Current environmental conditions in Ubud — UV, air quality and daylight, in local time.
UV index
5.7 · Moderate
Air quality
Good · US EPA index 1
Sunrise
06:24
Sunset
18:18
Daylight
11h 54m
UV uses the WHO global solar UV index; air quality uses the US EPA AQI category scale. Updated 2026-08-25 10:15 local time. Data by WeatherAPI.com
7-day forecast
Daily outlook for Ubud, in destination-local dates.
Today
Patchy rain nearby
26° / 21°
Rain 68%
Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
28° / 21°
Rain 44%
Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
28° / 20°
Rain 52%
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
28° / 20°
Rain 37%
Saturday
Sunny
30° / 20°
Rain 12%
Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
28° / 21°
Rain 30%
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
29° / 21°
Rain 38%
Temperatures in °C. Data by WeatherAPI.com
Typical climate
Long-term average monthly temperatures in Ubud — climatological averages, not live conditions or a forecast.
- Jan26°C
- Feb26.1°C
- Mar26.2°C
- Apr26.2°C
- May25.8°C
- Jun25.1°C
- Jul24.2°C
- Aug24°C
- Sep24.4°C
- Oct25.2°C
- Nov25.9°C
- Dec26°C
Average monthly temperature in °C. Climate data: GeoRank / CHELSA v2.1 · 1981-2010
What is Ubud best for?
Nature & Outdoors
- Hiking
- Mountains
Climate & Season
- Tropical
City & Entertainment
- Cafés
Culture & History
- History
- Historic landmarks
Food & Lifestyle
- Wellness & spas
- Food
- Local markets
Trip Type
- Romantic
- Digital nomad
- Backpacking
Practical
- Budget friendly
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