ClimateForecastDecemberJanuary >>

Padang weather in December (Indonesia)

Thinking of visiting Padang in December? Check the weather first! Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Padang includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 31°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 23°C. Although these are average temperatures, some days can be hotter. Wear cool, breathable clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Padang in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 325 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 19 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 168 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Padang. June and July typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Padang, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 64%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 325 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 79%  
SunshineSunshine 168 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.

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
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 28°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
7/10
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 Padang.

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.