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Manado in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Manado in December and see if it is worth visiting.
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December

Weather in Manado in December 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Manado in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +30°C and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 29 rainy days with an average precipitation of 271 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Manado;

Average weather

☀️
+30°C
Avg. max. temperature
+22°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
271 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
29 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Manado has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Manado in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Manado for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in December is +32°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +33°C during the day and a minimum of +25°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 13% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +32°C to +33°C.

Is Manado warm or cold in December?

Manado is typically warm in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +31°C to +30°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +25°C to +25°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how December is compared to other months in Manado:

Climate in Manado in December

Manado weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+31°C+30°C+30°C
Min. temperature
+20°C+22°C+22°C
Max. temperature
+35°C+34°C+34°C
Rainfall
256 mm271 mm274 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
84%86%86%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1009 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
001
Rainy days
282929
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +31°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +30°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 256 mm to 271 mm. Humidity rises from 84% to 86%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Manado in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 1 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Manado is gradually increasing during December, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Manado based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 97%, leading to total precipitation of around 180 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 30 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
December is one of the rainiest months in Manado, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Manado wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 94% chance of precipitation and 274 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 71% chance of precipitation and 146 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Manado?

This is the weather in Manado in December 2024:
1 December
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+32°C
2 December
🌧️
+32°C
3 December
🌧️
+32°C
4 December
☁️
+32°C
5 December
🌧️
+32°C
6 December
🌧️
+32°C
7 December
☀️
+32°C
8 December
🌧️
+33°C
9 December
🌧️
+32°C
10 December
☀️
+33°C
11 December
🌧️
+32°C
12 December
🌧️
+32°C
13 December
🌧️
+33°C
14 December
☁️
+30°C
15 December
🌧️
+32°C
16 December
☁️
+32°C
17 December
☁️
+32°C
18 December
☀️
+33°C
19 December
☀️
+32°C
20 December
🌧️
+33°C
21 December
☀️
+32°C
22 December
🌧️
+31°C
23 December
☁️
+31°C
24 December
☀️
+32°C
25 December
☀️
+33°C
26 December
☀️
+33°C
27 December
☁️
+33°C
28 December
🌧️
+33°C
29 December
🌧️
+32°C
30 December
🌧️
+33°C
31 December
☀️
+33°C
In December 2024 Manado had 9 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 16 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +32°C, with an absolute maximum of +33°C and a minimum of +30°C. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 55%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 4 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Manado climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Manado in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1991 (+30°C) and the highest in 2019 (+33°C). The driest year was 1997 with only 1731 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 3979 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Manado in December:

Is December a good time to visit Manado?

It’s always a good time to visit Manado, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Manado in December?

December is warm in Manado. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Manado rainy in December?

Manado is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Manado in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Manado in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Indonesia

Check out the weather for other cities in Indonesia.

Monthly weather in Manado

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Manado, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.