Bandung Weather in December

December weather in Bandung

December is warm, very wet and often cloudy. Days reach 27°C, while nights stay near 20°C. Rain falls on 29 days, with 335 mm across the month, and the air feels sticky. You may get a bright spell, but don't count on long, sunny afternoons.

The rain can disrupt plans for Tangkuban Perahu's crater or walks around Dago. Keep outdoor trips flexible, and save indoor stops like the Museum of the Asian-African Conference for wet spells. Evenings suit a warm bowl of mie kocok, Bandung's beef noodle soup.

Holidays and crowds

Christmas and New Year bring a busy end to the month. Indonesian school holidays also draw families to Bandung, especially towards Lembang and its attractions. Traffic can slow to a crawl on the road north from the city, particularly when rain adds to the hold-ups.

If you hate crowds, visit in early December rather than around Christmas and New Year. Prices for rooms and popular attractions can be higher during the holiday rush than in quieter months. The weather is also wetter than November, and January is wetter still, so December isn't a bargain for sunny sightseeing.

Make rainy days work

Plan city sights around the showers, rather than setting aside a whole day for a mountain outing. Braga Street's cafés and shops make an easy stop when the rain starts, and you can duck inside instead of getting caught in a long downpour. For a drier indoor visit, the Asian-African Conference Museum is in the city centre.

Travelling with kids? Pick one main outing each day, then keep a nearby indoor option in mind. If you're heading to Lembang, go by car with a flexible return time; heavy rain and holiday traffic can make the journey back slow.