Middle of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Uluwatu in December
Little changes in Uluwatu from November: highs stay near 83°F (28°C), lows near 81°F (27°C), and about 10.0 in (254 mm) of rain falls.
With a comfort score of 44/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by rain.
- Avg high
- 83°F (28°C)
- Avg low
- 81°F (27°C)
- Rain
- 10.0 in (254 mm)
- Humidity
- 80%
- Cloud cover
- 84%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 31 min
- Comfort score
- 44/100 · Tough
What December feels like
Highs settle around 83°F (28°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
Nights stay warm too, with lows averaging 81°F (27°C).
With 80% average humidity, it feels muggy.
It's a very wet month, with around 10.0 in (254 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 June – September.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (December – February), which brings about 30.7 in (780 mm) in total.
- Comfort slips from 66/100 in November to 44/100.
- Our Bali Island Loop recommends Apr – Oct, so December falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for December
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 83°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Quick-dry fabrics80% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Uluwatu in December
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Padang Padang Beach
Small cove through a rock crevice with a famous reef break.
Single Fin
Clifftop bar above Uluwatu's surf breaks.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 10.0 in of rain.
Bingin Beach
Cliffside beach with warungs and surf breaks.
Kecak Fire Dance at Uluwatu
Ramayana dance performed by chanting chorus at the cliff amphitheater at sunset.
Menega Café
Jimbaran Bay seafood grilled over coconut husks with tables on the sand.
Why now Easy to slot in when December's rain moves in.
Nearby in December
- Ubud in December~25 mi · highs 84°F, 10.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Nusa Penida in December~32 mi · highs 79°F, 11.7 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, wetter
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.
Uluwatu in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Uluwatu?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 44/100, held back mainly by rain. The best months are June – September. Expect highs of 83°F (28°C) and 10.0 in (254 mm) of rain. Our Bali Island Loop recommends Apr – Oct, so December is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Uluwatu in December?
Average highs are 83°F (28°C) and average lows 81°F (27°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Uluwatu in December?
Yes: about 10.0 in (254 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 57.8 in (1469 mm).
What should I pack for Uluwatu in December?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 83°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), quick-dry fabrics (80% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Uluwatu in December?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.