Middle of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Ubud in December
Ubud edges cooler than November, with highs of 84°F (29°C), lows of 76°F (24°C) and about 10.7 in (272 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 39/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by rain.
- Avg high
- 84°F (29°C)
- Avg low
- 76°F (24°C)
- Rain
- 10.7 in (272 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 84%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 30 min
- Comfort score
- 39/100 · Tough
What December feels like
Days are warm, averaging 84°F (29°C).
Even at night it stays warm, around 76°F (24°C).
With 84% average humidity, it feels muggy.
It's a very wet month, with around 10.7 in (272 mm) of rain, so keep plans flexible and have indoor backups ready.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 84%.
Plan around December
December is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are July – September.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (December – February), which brings about 33.1 in (841 mm) in total.
- Comfort slips from 57/100 in November to 39/100.
- Our Bali Island Loop recommends Apr – Oct, so December falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for December
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 84°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Quick-dry fabrics84% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes10.7 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Ubud in December
With 10.7 in of rain, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Neka Art Museum
Collection of Balinese painting traditions and works by foreign artists in Bali.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 10.7 in of rain.
Tirta Empul
Spring-fed temple with purification pools used by Balinese worshippers.
Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
Forest temple complex home to hundreds of long-tailed macaques.
Campuhan Ridge Walk
Easy ridge path between two river valleys through elephant grass.
Bebek Bengil (Dirty Duck Diner)
Rice-field-view restaurant known for crispy duck since 1990.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 10.7 in of rain.
Nearby in December
- Nusa Penida in December~25 mi · highs 79°F, 11.7 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Uluwatu in December~25 mi · highs 83°F, 10.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Ubud in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Ubud?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 39/100, held back mainly by rain. The best months are July – September. Expect highs of 84°F (29°C) and 10.7 in (272 mm) of rain. Our Bali Island Loop recommends Apr – Oct, so December is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Ubud in December?
Average highs are 84°F (29°C) and average lows 76°F (24°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Ubud in December?
Yes: about 10.7 in (272 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 62.7 in (1593 mm).
What should I pack for Ubud in December?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 84°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), quick-dry fabrics (84% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (10.7 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Ubud in December?
Share this December plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.