North Sulawesi weather in December
Thinking about venturing to North Sulawesi this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in North Sulawesi in December?
North Sulawesi is a region in Indonesia. December in North Sulawesi generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Manado. 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.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Bitung with an average of 201 mm to heavy rainfall in Tomohon with 300 mm. Manado enjoys a balanced 146 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
For specific regional insights in North Sulawesi for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our North Sulawesi climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in North Sulawesi?
Manado
In December Manado generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bunaken
In December Bunaken generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bitung
In December Bitung generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tomohon
In December Tomohon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Wori
In December Wori generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°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 North Sulawesi, in Indonesia.
Is December the best time to visit North Sulawesi?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to North Sulawesi with often poor weather in Manado.
On average, the best time to visit North Sulawesi is in August and September with generally tolerable weather in Manado. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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