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Jakarta weather in December (Jakarta Province, Indonesia)

Thinking of visiting Jakarta, Indonesia in December? Check the weather first! Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Jakarta includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 31°C. At night, they generally drop to 25°C.

Precipitation

Jakarta in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 272 mm for the month. You can typically expect 18 days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With approximately 220 hours of sunshine, the days are filled with clear skies during the day. Rain typically falls in the afternoon or evening, keeping mornings and early parts of the day sunny.

Average windspeed

December has wind speeds averaging 1 m/s. You can expect very gentle conditions with light air movement on typical days. Since this is an average, daily weather varies from perfectly still moments to some breezier days.

Average water temperature in December

With a water temperature of 29°C, the water reaches those warmer ranges that some find almost too heated for a truly refreshing swim.

December in Jakarta has its charm, but if you're looking for destinations with pleasant temperatures and sunny skies, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Indonesia, check out our Jakarta's climate page.

Jakarta, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 61%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 272 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 82%  
WindspeedWindspeed 1 m/s  
SunshineSunshine 220 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Indonesia in December

Find out more about the weather in Indonesia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Indonesia, check out our Jakarta's climate page.

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 29°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Jakarta.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Indonesia? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Indonesia. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.