Central Sulawesi Weather in December

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

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Palu Batudaka Togean Islands

Planning a trip to Central Sulawesi, Indonesia this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Central Sulawesi in December

Central Sulawesi, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. December in Central Sulawesi generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) in Palu. 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 Sulawesi, Indonesia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Batudaka with an average of 251 mm (9.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Togean Islands with 433 mm (17 in).

Explore Central Sulawesi by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Central Sulawesi — and find the best time to visit. (based on Palu)

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March29°C (84°F) April29°C (84°F) May29°C (84°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September29°C (84°F) October29°C (84°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Central Sulawesi in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Central Sulawesi.

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 Sulawesi

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

Temperature range in Central Sulawesi (December)

Precipitation variation in Central Sulawesi (December)

Palu

In December Palu 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 unpleasant 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)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
304 mm (12 in)
252 mm (9.9 in)
251 mm (9.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Palu →

Batudaka

In December Batudaka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
214 mm (8.4 in)
251 mm (9.9 in)
245 mm (9.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Batudaka →

Togean Islands

In December Togean Islands generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
184 hours
148 hours
148 hours
Monthly rainfall
309 mm (12 in)
433 mm (17 in)
466 mm (18 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
22 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Togean Islands →

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

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Palu 29°C (84°F) 22°C (72°F) 252 mm (9.9 in)
Batudaka 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 251 mm (9.9 in)
Togean Islands 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 433 mm (17 in)

Central Sulawesi weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect unpleasant weather across Central Sulawesi, Indonesia in December. The popular destination of Palu averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 22°C (72°F) at night during this month.

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

Palu averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 22°C (72°F).

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

Rainfall in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia peaks during December. Palu averages roughly 252 mm (9.9 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

In our opinion, December is one of the best times to visit Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, but the weather is often unpleasant in Palu.

Generally speaking, January and December provide unpleasant weather in Palu.

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