Weather in December in Australia
Planning a getaway to Australia this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Australia in December?
The weather in Australia in December can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from mild to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Adventure Bay at 16°C to very hot in Newman at 39°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Newman and 12°C in Adventure Bay.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Australia, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Geraldton with an average of 6.1 mm to heavy rainfall in Palmerston with 338 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Melbourne enjoys approximately 265 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Australia climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Australia?
Melbourne
In December Melbourne generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Sydney
In December Sydney generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Gold Coast
In December Gold Coast generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Brisbane
In December Brisbane generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Perth
In December Perth generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Australia?
We believe that December is one of the best times to visit Australia with overall perfect weather in Melbourne. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Melbourne. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August and September tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Australia.
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