Jakarta weather in December (Jakarta Province, Indonesia)

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

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Jakarta generally 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. Although these are the average temperatures, expect warmer days occasionally. Wear cool clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Jakarta in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 272 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 18 days with rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 220 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Jakarta. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Jakarta climate page with graphs.

 

Jakarta, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Water Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 272 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 82%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 220 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Indonesia in December

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

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.

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