Adelaide weather in December (South Australia, Australia)

Looking to travel to Adelaide in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Adelaide, December is characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. December falls within 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, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 14°C.

Adelaide in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 29 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 6 days of the month will see rainfall.

With around 294 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 20%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 29 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 39%  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 294 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 54%  

Where to go in Australia in December

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

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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 Adelaide in December?

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 in December.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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