Perth weather in December (Western Australia, Australia)

How is December weather typically in Perth? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

For December, the weather in Perth is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and low rainfall. The summer season takes place during December. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 30°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 17°C. The average temperatures are warm, but some days will be hotter. Make sure to dress in light, breathable clothing and drink plenty of water.

Precipitation

Perth in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 12 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month, where the risk of rain is low. It's a great time for outdoor events and activities without the threat of wet weather. On average, there are about 4 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 354 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a prime time to visit Perth. January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While July tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Perth climate page with graphs.

 

Perth, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Water Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 13%  

Precipitation 12 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 41%  

Windspeed 25 km/h  

Sunshine 354 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Australia in December

Find out more about the weather in Australia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 19°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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