SeasonMapNusa Penida (Penida) weather in December
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December in Nusa Penida: hot, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 28 rainy days.
#10 of 12 months in Nusa Penida · #877 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 64/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Nusa Penida in December
Other months in Nusa Penida
Nusa Penida's forum places August in the middle of the dry season, low humidity and probably one of the best windows weather-wise. Regulars flag the Bali-Lombok strait's wind as the real factor to watch here specifically — when it picks up, boat crossings and dive conditions can turn choppy — and recommend a jacket or shawl for cooler nights in the island's hillier spots.
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Nusa Penida climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 27°C / 81°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 33°C / 91°F | |
| Sea temperature | 30°C / 86°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 345 mm / 13.6 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 28 days | |
| Humidity | 87% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 32 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Nusa Penida in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsChristmas and New Year peak, Year-end break in Indonesia, school holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Nusa Penida's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherNusa Penida's weather peaks June–August.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Nusa Penida in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Rule
Bali tourist levy
1 Jan – 31 DecPenida falls under the same provincial levy as the mainland: a one-off payment made online before arrival or at the airport counter, with the voucher spot-checked at some sites. Source ↗
- Season
Wet season, cancelled crossings
1 Dec – 15 Mar · usuallyMonsoonRiskSwell in the strait stops the fast boats for a day at a time and the clifftop tracks turn to mud. The island is at its greenest and its emptiest.
- Holiday
Christmas and New Year peak
18 Dec – 5 JanChristmas & New YearCrowdedBook earlyFull and expensive despite being the wettest part of the year, and the crossing is the thing most likely to be cancelled. Leave a spare day before an onward flight from Denpasar. Source ↗
- Season
Wet season
MonsoonRisk28 rainy days and about 345 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Nusa Penida — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Nusa Penida in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Nusa Penida?
- December in Nusa Penida: hot, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 28 rainy days. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Nusa Penida on SeasonMap's comfort score (64/100).
- What is the weather like in Nusa Penida in December?
- In December, Nusa Penida averages a daily high of 27.3°C and a low of 23°C, with about 344.6 mm of rain over roughly 28.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nusa Penida in December?
- Nusa Penida has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in December.
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Similar destinations in Southeast Asia — December
Within 300 km: Denpasar's Bali tourist levy on 1 Jan – 31 Dec, and Canggu's Bali tourist levy on 1 Jan – 31 Dec.