East Nusa Tenggara Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia in December.

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Labuan Bajo Kupang Ruteng Sumba

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

What to Expect in East Nusa Tenggara in December

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

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Ruteng at 29°C (84°F) to very warm in Komodo National Park at 33°C (91°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Komodo National Park and 22°C (72°F) in Ruteng. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

To explore the conditions in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Maumere with an average of 210 mm (8.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Ruteng with 356 mm (14 in).

Explore East Nusa Tenggara by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in East Nusa Tenggara - and find the best time to visit. (based on Labuan Bajo)

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March29°C (84°F) April30°C (86°F) May30°C (86°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September29°C (84°F) October30°C (86°F) November30°C (86°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in East Nusa Tenggara in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across East Nusa Tenggara.

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 East Nusa Tenggara

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia?

Temperature range in East Nusa Tenggara (December)

Precipitation variation in East Nusa Tenggara (December)

Labuan Bajo

In December Labuan Bajo generally has 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 less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
163 mm (6.4 in)
295 mm (12 in)
348 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
19 days
22 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Labuan Bajo →

Kupang

In December Kupang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
265 hours
205 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
253 mm (10 in)
299 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
15 days
18 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Kupang →

Ruteng

In December Ruteng 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 less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
251 mm (9.9 in)
356 mm (14 in)
362 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
20 days
23 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Ruteng →

Sumba

In December Sumba 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 less favorable 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
117 mm (4.6 in)
245 mm (9.6 in)
283 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
18 days
21 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Sumba →

Komodo National Park

In December Komodo National Park generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
204 hours
183 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
156 mm (6.1 in)
292 mm (11 in)
366 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
18 days
20 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Komodo National Park →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in East Nusa Tenggara, in Indonesia.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in East Nusa Tenggara in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Labuan Bajo 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 295 mm (12 in)
Kupang 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 253 mm (10 in)
Ruteng 29°C (84°F) 22°C (72°F) 356 mm (14 in)
Sumba 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 245 mm (9.6 in)
Komodo National Park 33°C (91°F) 25°C (77°F) 292 mm (11 in)
Maumere 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 210 mm (8.3 in)

East Nusa Tenggara weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia in December?

Expect less favorable weather across East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia in December. The popular destination of Labuan Bajo averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 25°C (77°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia in December?

Labuan Bajo averages a daytime maximum of 30°C (86°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 25°C (77°F).

Does East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia get a lot of rain in December?

Rainfall in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia peaks during December. Labuan Bajo averages roughly 295 mm (12 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia?

Given the typically less favorable weather conditions in Labuan Bajo, December may not be the ideal time to visit East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

On average, the best time to visit East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia is in June, July, August and September with generally excellent weather in Labuan Bajo. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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