Canggu Weather in December

Full wet season. Heavy rain but holiday visitors flock to Canggu for festive season.

High Temperature

31°

Celsius

Low Temperature

24°

Celsius

Rainfall

285

mm (22 days)

Humidity

84%

average

What to Expect in December

Wet and wild. Beach bars host Christmas and New Year parties rain or shine.

Events in December

Christmas
New Year's Eve celebrations

Pros & Cons of Visiting in December

Pros

Festive atmosphere
Holiday parties
Warm ocean

Cons

Heavy rain
Peak holiday prices
Flooded roads common

December Weather in Canggu: A Closer Look

December in Canggu is the wettest month of the year paired with one of the most socially intense. The wet season is fully established with 285mm of rain across 22 days and heavy westerly storm swells making surf conditions challenging for all but the most experienced local surfers. Yet the Christmas and New Year period draws a massive influx of holidaymakers to Canggu — the area has established itself as a cooler, younger alternative to Seminyak's luxury resort scene, and the festive energy in December reflects that. FINNS Beach Club and Atlas Beach Club host major NYE parties with international DJs and capacity crowds. Old Man's runs Christmas and New Year events that draw hundreds. The villa rental market spikes to near-peak pricing despite the weather, particularly in the Christmas-New Year window. Road flooding is common in December — the shortcuts between rice paddies that locals use year-round become genuinely impassable after heavy rain, and the main roads through Canggu back up badly. Despite the challenges, December Canggu has a genuinely festive and convivial atmosphere.

Crowds: highPrices: peak

Best Activities in Canggu in December

1New Year's Eve party at FINNS Beach Club or Atlas Beach Club — the biggest parties in Canggu

2Christmas Eve dinner at one of Canggu's upscale restaurants — Mason, Betelnut, or Milk & Madu

3Morning surf check at Old Man's — occasional clean days do occur between December storm systems

4Walk the flooded rice paddy paths in early morning before rain sets in

5Explore Canggu's festive street food scene — local warungs around Batu Bolong have Christmas specials

What to Pack for Canggu in December

A quality waterproof rain jacket — this is the wettest month and rain is non-negotiable
Smart holiday outfits for the numerous beach club Christmas and NYE events
Quick-dry everything for the heat and humidity between downpours
Waterproof footwear — roads flood regularly in December
Book all festive events in advance — NYE beach club tickets sell out months ahead

Travel Tips for December

1Book NYE event tickets 2–3 months ahead — they genuinely sell out for the top venues
2Villa prices spike around Christmas-New Year — mid-December is much better value than the 24th onwards
3Road flooding is serious in December — know your alternative routes and have Grab as backup
4The surf is mostly a write-off in December — set expectations for a social/lifestyle trip rather than a surf trip

Events & Festivals in December

FINNS Beach Club NYE

December 31, 2026

FINNS hosts one of Canggu's biggest New Year's Eve events with international DJs, multiple stages, and a ticketed capacity crowd on the beach. Book 2–3 months ahead.

Atlas Beach Club Christmas and NYE events

December 24-31, 2026

Atlas Beach Club — Bali's largest beach club — hosts Christmas Eve and NYE events with resident and international DJs, festive food menus, and ticketed entry.

Christmas celebrations across Canggu

December 24-25, 2026

Canggu's beach bars, cafes, and restaurants create a festive atmosphere with holiday menus and decorations. The area has a more relaxed, younger vibe than Seminyak's luxury Christmas scene.