good to know before you plan
November is the cheapest month of the year in Bali, with February close behind, and the discount runs across accommodation, tours and transfers rather than rooms alone.
The rains are back as heavy afternoon showers, which in Ubud is far less punishing than on the coast: the mornings are usually clear, and the afternoon is when you would want to be indoors anyway. Five days at around $80 to $160 per person is the least you will ever pay for this region. We think November suits Ubud much better than its reputation suggests.
Bali in November: A 5-Day Ubud Itinerary in the Cheapest Month
Five days is the sweet spot for one region of Bali, and this plan spends all of it on Ubud. November is the cheapest month of the year, with the rains back as heavy afternoon showers.
You stay in Ubud the whole time and use it as a hub: temples and rice terraces on the clear mornings, the Campuhan ridge at first light, a waterfall when the rivers are running, and the craft villages when the weather turns. Nothing is more than a short drive, so a shower costs you an hour, not a day.
Five days in Ubud in the cheapest month, with the valley greening up
November
Week 1
day by day
One base in Ubud for all five nights. Everything sits within about forty minutes, so the days go into the places rather than into transfers.
Day 1: Arrive, settle, eat well.
Day 2: Temples in the morning, back before the afternoon rain.
Day 3: Campuhan Ridge Walk at first light, Tegalalang in the afternoon.
Day 4: Waterfall day. The rivers are rising and the falls are at their best.
Day 5: Slow morning, then the airport with extra time for the traffic.
Where to Eat
Central Ubud for the broadest dining selection
Penestanan for cafés and relaxed healthy dining
Tegallalang for restaurants overlooking rice fields
Local villages for traditional Balinese warungs
Ubud markets for casual local food and snacks
Where to Stay
Central Ubud: best for walkable sights.
Monkey Forest Road: best for shops and cafés.
Penestanan: best for a quieter base.
Sayan: best for valley views.
Nyuh Kuning: best for a village setting.
Tegallalang: best for rice terrace stays.
best Things to Do
Explore Ubud’s cultural centre
Walk through rice fields and terraces
Visit Tegallalang Rice Terrace
See Tirta Empul and nearby temples
Walk the Campuhan Ridge
Attend a traditional Balinese dance performance
Join a cooking, craft or wellness class
Explore waterfalls and river valleys
Take a day trip into Bali’s central highlands.
November is the cheapest week of the year
Compare hotel prices, because November is the lowest point on the calendar and the gap between a basic room and something genuinely special is smaller now than at any other time. Activities rarely need booking ahead this month, though guided walks run on small numbers so check. A car with a driver is worth more in the wet season than at any other time: it turns a rained-out afternoon into a change of plan rather than the end of the day. Three links below.
frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Bali in November?
The rains return. November is the start of the wet season, with heavy afternoon showers becoming regular rather than occasional, and humidity climbing through the month. Mornings often stay clear, which is why anything outdoors goes early. Temperatures hold around 27 to 31 degrees, and the landscape greens up quickly.
Is November the cheapest month in Bali?
It is the cheapest of the year, with February close behind. Rates fall to their lowest across accommodation, tours and transfers, availability is wide open, and walk-in bookings work almost everywhere. The reason is straightforward: the rains have returned and the Christmas crowd has not yet arrived.
Is Ubud worth visiting in the rainy season?
More than the coast is. Ubud's main draws, the temples, museums, craft villages, markets and food, are either indoors or short enough to fit into a clear morning. The rice terraces and waterfalls look better with water in them. It is beach holidays rather than inland trips that the wet season genuinely spoils.