Adelaide weather in December (South Australia, Australia)

How does the December weather in Adelaide compare to other months? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Adelaide during December, featuring high temperatures and low rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the summer season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 25°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 14°C.

Precipitation

Adelaide in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 29 mm for the month. This month experiences about 6 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 294 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Adelaide, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Water Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 29 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 39%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 294 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 54%  

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?

For visitors traveling to Adelaide, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. With a water temperature of around 22°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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Adelaide.

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