Ubud has been the artistic and cultural heart of Bali since the 1930s when European painters Walter Spies and Rudolf Bonnet helped establish it as a center for traditional Balinese arts. Surrounded by terraced rice paddies and ravines, the town is home to the Sacred Monkey Forest, ancient temples, and the Ubud Royal Palace. It gained global fame from the book 'Eat, Pray, Love.'
Bali (Ubud) barely changes season: around 28°C most of the year.
There is a clear wet season from November – March, peaking in January with around 350 mm. The driest month is August, with about 30 mm.
Wind is rarely an issue; most months sit between calm and a light breeze. Air quality is worth watching: November averages an AQI of 75, while July clears to 58.
Daylight is steady all year, around 12.0 hours a day.
For what you're after, the best months in Bali (Ubud) are April – October. Expect fast internet (75 Mbps) and a moderate cost of living (about €850 a month).
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