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Jakarta in December
What December is really like in Jakarta: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Gunawan Kartapranata, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
December is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 12.5 hours of daylight. Rainy, with Christmas decorations in the malls and a busy New Year's Eve along Thamrin.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in December
December is the 10th-warmest month in Jakarta: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 15 of its 31 days. Compared with November (32°C (90°F)), December is about as warm; by January highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 05:34
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 18:03
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
Early wet season (October–December). Afternoon thunderstorms return and grow heavier; mornings are usually fine for sightseeing.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in December
- New Year's Eve celebrations around Bundaran HI and Monas
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in December
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Museum · Merdeka Square
National Museum of Indonesia
Known as Museum Gajah for the bronze elephant outside, the national museum holds Hindu-Buddhist statues, Javanese bronzes, ceramics and ethnographic collections from across the archipelago.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
Gallery · West Jakarta
Museum MACAN
Check the exhibition calendar before going, and book a timed slot for the children's space at weekends.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Kids
Museum · West Jakarta
Textile Museum
Set in a 19th-century villa, the museum displays batik, ikat and songket from across Indonesia and runs short batik-making workshops in its studio.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Gallery · Merdeka Square
National Gallery of Indonesia
Combine it with Istiqlal and the Cathedral, both a short walk north.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 25°C and 15 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is December a good time to visit Jakarta?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Jakarta?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Rainy, with Christmas decorations in the malls and a busy New Year's Eve along Thamrin.
+How warm is Jakarta in December?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Jakarta in December?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.