Flores in December
Not the best time
December brings back the challenges of wet season travel with frequent rain and high humidity. Christmas celebrations add some festive atmosphere, but expect weather-related disruptions to dominate your experience.
Weather
December ushers in the wet season proper with frequent heavy rains and high humidity around 85%. Overcast skies dominate, and when it rains, it pours for hours. Temperatures stay warm but the constant moisture makes everything feel uncomfortably sticky.
30°C high23°C low18 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$48/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Christmas celebrations
- •New Year preparations
December Tips
- •Book Christmas accommodations well ahead - many locals celebrate extensively
- •Expect tour cancellations and transportation delays due to weather
- •Pack waterproof everything and embrace the slower pace forced by rain
All Months
April through September delivers Flores at its finest — dry roads, calm seas, and clear skies for crater lake photography. July and August bring peak crowds to Komodo National Park, so book boats early. October through March means monsoon season with muddy roads and rough waters around the islands. But here's the upside: accommodation prices drop 30-40% and you'll have trails mostly to yourself. Kelimutu's crater lakes look most dramatic after morning mist clears, typically around 8 AM year-round. Diving conditions peak May through October when visibility reaches 30 meters. December through February can wash out boat trips entirely, leaving you stranded in Labuan Bajo longer than planned.
Flores Scores
Solo
7/10
Couples
6/10
Families
5/10
Adventure
9/10
Budget
8/10
Luxury
3/10
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