Month guide · Ubud · Indonesia
Ubud in December
What December is really like in Ubud: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Mx. Granger, CC0
Quick answer
December is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 19 rainy days and roughly 12.6 hours of daylight. Wet, but very busy from Christmas to New Year, when villa prices peak and roads to Ubud jam.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 19
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in December
December is the 9th-warmest month in Ubud: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 19 of its 31 days. Compared with November (31°C (88°F)), December is about as warm; by January highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 05:56
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 18:33
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
Peak dry season (July–August). The driest, coolest and busiest months, with high villa prices and heavy traffic at Tegallalang, the Monkey Forest and Tirta Empul.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: December is one of the pricier months.
Events in December
- Galungan and Kuningan — ten-day festival when bamboo penjor poles line the streets (every 210 days, so dates vary)
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.
Nature · Kemenuh
Tegenungan Waterfall
A broad waterfall on the Petanu river about 10 km south of Ubud, reached by a long stairway down from the car park.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Active
Zoo · Singapadu
Bali Bird Park
Visit in the morning when the birds are most active, and combine it with Tegenungan Waterfall on the same road.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
Museum · Sanggingan
Neka Art Museum
Founded by the collector Suteja Neka, the museum's pavilions cover the development of Balinese painting from classical Kamasan wayang works to the Ubud and Batuan styles, plus foreign artists who lived on the island such as Arie Smit and Rudolf Bonnet.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
Museum · Pengosekan
ARMA (Agung Rai Museum of Art)
Check the noticeboard at the entrance for workshops; a hands-on offering-making class suits children too.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- History
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 22°C and 19 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 Ubud?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Ubud in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Ubud?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Wet, but very busy from Christmas to New Year, when villa prices peak and roads to Ubud jam.
+How warm is Ubud in December?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Ubud in December?
Expect rain on about 19 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.