Ubud weather in May
In May, Ubud sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 103 mm of rain across 16.8 wet days and about 11.6 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in May, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 42 min at the start of May to 11 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Ubud's 5th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ubud's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 103 mm
- 16.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min
- 6:27 AM – 6:04 PM
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.41 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.5
- out of 10
Ubud is town in Bali, Indonesia.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical May day in Ubud reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 4°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 29°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs on par with April and about 1°C warmer than June.
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| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 24 |
| 2 | 28 | 24 |
| 3 | 28 | 24 |
| 4 | 28 | 24 |
| 5 | 28 | 24 |
| 6 | 28 | 24 |
| 7 | 28 | 24 |
| 8 | 28 | 24 |
| 9 | 28 | 24 |
| 10 | 28 | 24 |
| 11 | 28 | 24 |
| 12 | 28 | 24 |
| 13 | 28 | 24 |
| 14 | 28 | 23 |
| 15 | 28 | 23 |
| 16 | 28 | 23 |
| 17 | 28 | 23 |
| 18 | 28 | 23 |
| 19 | 28 | 23 |
| 20 | 27 | 23 |
| 21 | 27 | 23 |
| 22 | 27 | 23 |
| 23 | 27 | 23 |
| 24 | 27 | 23 |
| 25 | 27 | 23 |
| 26 | 27 | 23 |
| 27 | 27 | 23 |
| 28 | 27 | 23 |
| 29 | 27 | 23 |
| 30 | 27 | 23 |
| 31 | 27 | 23 |
Ubud weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 7th-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 24° | 392 | 28.9 | 12.4 | 3.5 |
| Feb | 28° / 24° | 356 | 26.6 | 12.3 | 3.3 |
| Mar | 28° / 24° | 332 | 27.9 | 12.1 | 3.4 |
| Apr | 28° / 24° | 213 | 23.4 | 11.8 | 3.9 |
| May | 28° / 23° | 103 | 16.8 | 11.6 | 5.5 |
| Jun | 27° / 23° | 65 | 12.6 | 11.5 | 6.1 |
| Jul | 26° / 22° | 50 | 11.3 | 11.6 | 6.5 |
| Aug | 26° / 22° | 30 | 9.3 | 11.7 | 6.8 |
| Sep | 26° / 22° | 50 | 10.5 | 12 | 6.5 |
| Oct | 27° / 23° | 92 | 15.7 | 12.2 | 5.6 |
| Nov | 28° / 24° | 243 | 23.3 | 12.4 | 4.2 |
| Dec | 28° / 24° | 364 | 28 | 12.5 | 3.6 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 27% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 48%.
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| Clearer (%) | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 |
| Cloudier (%) | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46 | 54 |
| 2 | 46 | 54 |
| 3 | 47 | 53 |
| 4 | 47 | 53 |
| 5 | 47 | 53 |
| 6 | 47 | 53 |
| 7 | 48 | 52 |
| 8 | 48 | 52 |
| 9 | 50 | 50 |
| 10 | 50 | 50 |
| 11 | 51 | 49 |
| 12 | 52 | 48 |
| 13 | 52 | 48 |
| 14 | 53 | 47 |
| 15 | 53 | 47 |
| 16 | 54 | 46 |
| 17 | 55 | 45 |
| 18 | 55 | 45 |
| 19 | 55 | 45 |
| 20 | 55 | 45 |
| 21 | 56 | 44 |
| 22 | 56 | 44 |
| 23 | 54 | 46 |
| 24 | 54 | 46 |
| 25 | 54 | 46 |
| 26 | 54 | 46 |
| 27 | 53 | 47 |
| 28 | 53 | 47 |
| 29 | 53 | 47 |
| 30 | 52 | 48 |
| 31 | 52 | 48 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Ubud gets around 103 mm of rain over 16.8 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 53% and peaks near 61% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 47 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 61 |
| 2 | 61 |
| 3 | 60 |
| 4 | 60 |
| 5 | 59 |
| 6 | 58 |
| 7 | 58 |
| 8 | 57 |
| 9 | 56 |
| 10 | 55 |
| 11 | 54 |
| 12 | 54 |
| 13 | 53 |
| 14 | 53 |
| 15 | 52 |
| 16 | 52 |
| 17 | 51 |
| 18 | 51 |
| 19 | 51 |
| 20 | 51 |
| 21 | 51 |
| 22 | 51 |
| 23 | 51 |
| 24 | 51 |
| 25 | 51 |
| 26 | 50 |
| 27 | 50 |
| 28 | 49 |
| 29 | 49 |
| 30 | 48 |
| 31 | 47 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the oppressive band about 86% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Oppressive (%) | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 87 |
| Miserable (%) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 89 | 8 |
| 2 | 3 | 89 | 8 |
| 3 | 4 | 88 | 8 |
| 4 | 4 | 88 | 8 |
| 5 | 4 | 88 | 8 |
| 6 | 5 | 87 | 8 |
| 7 | 5 | 87 | 8 |
| 8 | 6 | 86 | 8 |
| 9 | 6 | 86 | 8 |
| 10 | 7 | 85 | 8 |
| 11 | 7 | 85 | 8 |
| 12 | 8 | 84 | 8 |
| 13 | 8 | 84 | 8 |
| 14 | 8 | 84 | 8 |
| 15 | 9 | 84 | 7 |
| 16 | 9 | 84 | 7 |
| 17 | 9 | 84 | 7 |
| 18 | 9 | 85 | 6 |
| 19 | 10 | 84 | 6 |
| 20 | 10 | 84 | 6 |
| 21 | 10 | 85 | 5 |
| 22 | 10 | 85 | 5 |
| 23 | 10 | 85 | 5 |
| 24 | 10 | 86 | 4 |
| 25 | 10 | 86 | 4 |
| 26 | 10 | 86 | 4 |
| 27 | 11 | 86 | 3 |
| 28 | 11 | 86 | 3 |
| 29 | 11 | 86 | 3 |
| 30 | 11 | 86 | 3 |
| 31 | 11 | 87 | 2 |
Wind in May
Winds average 9 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 11 h 42 min at the start of May to 11 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 6:25 AM to 6:30 AM, and sunset from 6:07 PM to 6:03 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.7 | 6:25 | 6:07 |
| 2 | 11.7 | 6:25 | 6:07 |
| 3 | 11.7 | 6:25 | 6:07 |
| 4 | 11.7 | 6:25 | 6:06 |
| 5 | 11.7 | 6:25 | 6:06 |
| 6 | 11.7 | 6:25 | 6:06 |
| 7 | 11.7 | 6:26 | 6:05 |
| 8 | 11.7 | 6:26 | 6:05 |
| 9 | 11.7 | 6:26 | 6:05 |
| 10 | 11.6 | 6:26 | 6:05 |
| 11 | 11.6 | 6:26 | 6:04 |
| 12 | 11.6 | 6:26 | 6:04 |
| 13 | 11.6 | 6:26 | 6:04 |
| 14 | 11.6 | 6:26 | 6:04 |
| 15 | 11.6 | 6:27 | 6:04 |
| 16 | 11.6 | 6:27 | 6:04 |
| 17 | 11.6 | 6:27 | 6:03 |
| 18 | 11.6 | 6:27 | 6:03 |
| 19 | 11.6 | 6:27 | 6:03 |
| 20 | 11.6 | 6:28 | 6:03 |
| 21 | 11.6 | 6:28 | 6:03 |
| 22 | 11.6 | 6:28 | 6:03 |
| 23 | 11.6 | 6:28 | 6:03 |
| 24 | 11.6 | 6:28 | 6:03 |
| 25 | 11.6 | 6:29 | 6:03 |
| 26 | 11.6 | 6:29 | 6:03 |
| 27 | 11.6 | 6:29 | 6:03 |
| 28 | 11.6 | 6:29 | 6:03 |
| 29 | 11.6 | 6:30 | 6:03 |
| 30 | 11.5 | 6:30 | 6:03 |
| 31 | 11.5 | 6:30 | 6:03 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 5.41 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.06 kWh/m² to a high of 6.79 kWh/m² in October across the year — May's 5.41 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.2 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Ubud
None of Ubud's seasonal hazards are active in May. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Ubud sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Ubud's monsoon runs November–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Ubud?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a reasonable time to visit Ubud for sightseeing.
What to pack for Ubud in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Ubud sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 17 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Ubud in May
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in May — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 18 km away) is warmest in March at about 29°C and coldest in August near 26°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Tropical |
| Feb | 29 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 28 | Tropical |
| Jun | 28 | Warm |
| Jul | 27 | Warm |
| Aug | 26 | Warm |
| Sep | 27 | Warm |
| Oct | 27 | Warm |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Ubud in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Ubud peaks around March 16 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 19 at about 9 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Extreme |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Air quality in Ubud in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Ubud is worst in January — around 18 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 18 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | Moderate |
| Feb | 16 | Moderate |
| Mar | 17 | Moderate |
| Apr | 15 | Moderate |
| May | 16 | Moderate |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 14 | Moderate |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 16 | Moderate |
| Oct | 16 | Moderate |
| Nov | 17 | Moderate |
| Dec | 15 | Moderate |
Where is Ubud?
Ubud sits at 8.5°S, 115.3°E, 210 m above sea level, in Indonesia. The nearest listed city is Batubulan, 13 km away.
Topography around Ubud
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ubud.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ubud has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 158 m around an average of 211 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 750 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,988 m.
The land around Ubud is covered by trees (48%), cropland (27%) and artificial surfaces (23%) within 3 km, trees (52%) and cropland (24%) within 16 km, and water (72%) and trees (23%) within 80 km.
Indonesia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 29% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $5,060
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 30%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.3
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 11.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 471
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Ubud (-8.5098°, 115.2654°, elevation 210 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).