December · Indonesia
Best time to visit Borobudur in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Borobudur in December
Average temperature 24°C, 308 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.9/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 24°C
- Rainfall
- 308 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Borobudur scores 4.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 24°C, 308 mm of rain, and roughly 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Borobudur's stone terraces and stupas form the world's largest Buddhist temple, in Java's green heartland.
December in Borobudur — the hardest end of the year
December averages 24°C (75°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
308 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 4.9/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 8.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? August scores 3.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Borobudur in December?
- In December, Borobudur averages 24°C, 308 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.9/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Borobudur?
- December earns a 4.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Borobudur in December?
- Expect about 308 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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