Ubud, Indonesia: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Cultural heart of Bali with rice terraces and temples. Best for: couples, yogis, culture travellers.
The best months for vitamin D in Ubud are August, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too hot from February to March and in November and rainy or stormy from April to July and from September to October and from December to January.
Ubud month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Bad weather | 8.0 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 32°C | 25/30 |
| February | Too hot | 8.4 h | 9.0 | 6 min | 32°C | 29/30 |
| March | Too hot | 7.6 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 32°C | 23/30 |
| April | Bad weather | 7.4 h | 7.9 | 7 min | 31°C | 26/30 |
| May | Bad weather | 7.2 h | 7.1 | 8 min | 31°C | 22/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 6.6 h | 6.4 | 8 min | 30°C | 22/30 |
| July | Bad weather | 6.9 h | 6.6 | 8 min | 29°C | 25/30 |
| August | Excellent | 7.7 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 30°C | 15/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 8.1 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 31°C | 26/30 |
| October | Bad weather | 8.4 h | 9.2 | 6 min | 32°C | 25/30 |
| November | Too hot | 8.6 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 32°C | 25/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 6.0 h | 7.2 | 7 min | 31°C | 29/30 |
Sun window is the number of hours a day with UV Index 2.5 or higher. Full dose is the minutes at midday for about 1,000 IU of vitamin D with a quarter of the body bare, for skin type III. Rainy days are days with at least 1 mm out of 30.
What to expect in Ubud
Cultural heart of Bali with rice terraces and temples. A dry season from April to October in Bali and Lombok, and a wet season of heavy showers from November to March. Roads are busy, and boat crossings can be rough in the rainy months.
In Ubud afternoon highs average from 29°C in July to 32°C in February. The wettest month is February (about 29 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is August (15). Midday UV peaks at 9.2 in October, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
The cultural heart of Bali, with rice terraces, temples, dance, crafts and yoga. It is inland, so it is not a beach stay, and it is usually combined with a few nights on the coast. The dry season, from April to October, is the easiest.
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Questions about Ubud
When is the best time to visit Ubud for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Ubud are August, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Ubud?
Afternoon highs average from 29°C in July to 32°C in February. The wettest month is February, with about 29 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Ubud?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too hot from February to March and in November and rainy or stormy from April to July and from September to October and from December to January.