Semarang in December
- How warm is it in Semarang in December?
- In December Semarang sees typical highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 23°C (74°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Semarang in December?
- Definitely: the sea is around 30°C (85°F), warm enough to stay in for a while. The water goes from about 30°C (85°F) to 29°C (85°F) over the month.
- Is it too hot in Semarang in December?
- It is hot: afternoons in Semarang average 32°C (90°F) in December and nights stay around 23°C (74°F), with humidity near 84%. Go out early, rest at midday and drink plenty.
Is December a good time to visit Semarang?
Yes, December is a good time to visit Semarang (go score 61/100), though the weather is even better in July–September.
The sea is warm enough for swimming (about 30°C (85°F)). Tourist crowds: moderate.
Go score: Good · #11 of 12 months
Semarang in December: the month in numbers
Weather-wise, December means about 32°C (90°F) at the warmest time of day and 23°C (74°F) at the coolest. That is about as warm as November, and January stays much the same (32°C (89°F)). This is a wet month: rain on about 17 days, 286 mm in total. The sun shines for about 6 h 12 min a day out of 12 h 30 min of daylight. Swimming is comfortable in water of about 30°C (85°F), moving from 30°C (85°F) to 29°C (85°F) through the month, and it peaks in May at 30°C (86°F).
Expect moderate levels of tourism. The general price level is very cheap.
On the first day of the month the sun rises at 05:13 and sets at 17:43 (12 h 30 min of daylight); on the last day it rises at 05:26 and sets at 17:57 (12 h 31 min). The days stay about the same length.
Semarang or nearby? The same month in neighbouring destinations
Against Semarang: Mranggen, 11 km away, runs 1 °C (2 °F) cooler; Ungaran, 16 km away, runs 3.5 °C (6 °F) cooler; Demak, 27 km away, runs 1.5 °C (3 °F) cooler. Semarang is the warmest of these places.
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Frequently asked questions
Is December a good time to visit Semarang?
Yes, December is a good time to visit Semarang (go score 61/100), though the weather is even better in July–September. The sea is warm enough for swimming (about 30°C (85°F)). Tourist crowds: moderate.
What is the weather like in Semarang in December?
In December, Semarang averages a high of 32°C (90°F) and a low of 23°C (74°F), with 286 mm of rain on about 17 days.
Semarang: sea water temperature
In December: 30°C (85°F) — very warm.
Updated: Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals