Weather in December in Australia
Are you planning a trip a to Australia in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
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.
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
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 265 hours of sunshine in Melbourne. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For specific regional insights in Australia for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Australia climate page.
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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 your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Australia.
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.
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