Weather in December in Indonesia
Considering a trip to Indonesia this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Indonesia in December?
December in Indonesia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is warm in Palayangan at 26°C and very warm in Cepu at 33°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Cepu and 19°C in Palayangan. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Nembrala with an average of 171 mm to heavy rainfall in Makassar with 594 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 175 hours of sunlight expected in Ubud. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For specific regional insights in Indonesia for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Indonesia climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Indonesia?
Ubud
In December Ubud generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Seminyak
In December Seminyak generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Jakarta
In December Jakarta generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kuta
In December Kuta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bandung
In December Bandung generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Indonesia.
Is December the best time to visit Indonesia?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Indonesia with often poor weather in Ubud.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Ubud. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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