Central Java Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Central Java, Indonesia in December.

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Semarang Solo Borobudur Magelang

Thinking about venturing to Central Java, Indonesia this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Central Java in December

Central Java, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. December in Central Java generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Wonosobo at 28°C (82°F) and very warm in Cepu at 33°C (91°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Cepu and 20°C (68°F) in Wonosobo. 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.

To explore the conditions in Central Java, Indonesia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Solo with an average of 345 mm (14 in) to heavy rainfall in Wonosobo with 512 mm (20 in). Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Semarang.

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Best Places to Visit in Central Java in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Central Java

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Central Java, Indonesia?

Temperature range in Central Java (December)

Precipitation variation in Central Java (December)

Semarang

In December Semarang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
277 mm (11 in)
433 mm (17 in)
416 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Semarang →

Solo

In December Solo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
281 mm (11 in)
345 mm (14 in)
355 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Solo →

Borobudur

In December Borobudur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
372 mm (15 in)
399 mm (16 in)
398 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Borobudur →

Magelang

In December Magelang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
386 mm (15 in)
418 mm (16 in)
443 mm (17 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Magelang →

Salatiga

In December Salatiga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
330 mm (13 in)
449 mm (18 in)
493 mm (19 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Salatiga →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Central Java, in Indonesia.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Central Java in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Semarang 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 433 mm (17 in)
Solo 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 345 mm (14 in)
Borobudur 29°C (84°F) 22°C (72°F) 399 mm (16 in)
Magelang 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 418 mm (16 in)
Salatiga 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 449 mm (18 in)
Cepu 33°C (91°F) 24°C (75°F) 346 mm (14 in)

Central Java weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Central Java, Indonesia in December?

In December, Central Java, Indonesia generally has poor weather conditions. Semarang sees daytime temperatures near 31°C (88°F), with nights cooling to roughly 24°C (75°F).

What is the average temperature in Central Java, Indonesia in December?

In Semarang, the average daytime high in December is 31°C (88°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 24°C (75°F).

Does Central Java, Indonesia get a lot of rain in December?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Semarang records an average of 433 mm (17 in) in December, putting it among the wetter months for Central Java, Indonesia.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Central Java, Indonesia?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Semarang, December may not be the ideal time to visit Central Java, Indonesia.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Semarang. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Central Java.

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