Is it worth it to visit Ubud during the
rainy season? Many couples ask this
question as they begin to plan their trip and pick a time of year to
visit. While rain is not everyone’s cup
of tea, the rainy weather in Ubud does not necessarily need to hinder the two
of you from planning a trip during that time.
What is the Rainy Season Like?
First—what exactly is the rainy season in
Ubud like? It means unpredictable and
heavy rainfall at all times of the day.
The rainy season in Ubud lasts from about October to April. During these months you can expect light
spurts of rain, 24 hours straight of rain, flooded roads, and an overall
dampness in the air. The rain can happen
at any time, so it is important that you pack accordingly. Bring rain gear, plastic flip flops, and even
those plastic, one-use ponchos.
What to Do (and not do!) in the Rainy Season
Beach holidays are not your best bet during
these months, so visiting Ubud is actually a great alternative. You’ll get to see the greenery of the
hillsides and rain forests in all their splendor. The terraced rice paddies, the bright lotus
flowers rising out of ponds, the lush surroundings don’t stop no matter which
way you look.
Ubud during the rainy season is the perfect
time to settle in, relax, and enjoy each day for what it brings. Rather than meticulously planning long day
trips, hikes, or trips that may get washed out and leave you disappointed,
stick close to your home base and see what there is to do near you. That may be daily yoga, an Indonesian cooking
class, language lessons, or reading at a cafe listening to the rain drip off
the leaves.
Indoor activities are going to be better
suited to the wetter months for couples.
Try and decide what the two of you love to do together, or something new
you want to learn. A nighttime massage in your private villas is a perfect option for a stormy evening, and a Bali morning yoga session is a
practice of learning to remain harmonious together.
Make sure you plan ahead while you are
there and, if roads are washed out, you are not stuck at your accommodations
with no food or anything to do. Learn
to be all right with cozy days indoors, just the two of you.
Ubud in the wet months can be just as
exciting and enriching as the rest of the year for travelling couples—just
remember that although you cannot change the weather, you can adapt and enjoy
your Bali experience no matter what the sky has planned out for that day.
