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Manado weather in December (North Sulawesi, Indonesia)

Will it be warm or cold in Manado this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In December, Manado usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 30°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 25°C. Although these are average temperatures, some days can be hotter. Wear cool, breathable clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Manado in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 292 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 146 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Manado. August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Manado, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 28°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 65%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 292 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 83% *  
SunshineSunshine 146 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Menado, Indonesia (9 KM, 6 Miles).

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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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?

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