Australia weather in December
What is the weather like in Australia in December?
The weather conditions in Australia in December vary from poor to perfect depending on the destination. It is a summer month.
During December in Australia, the average maximum temperature varies from moderate in Eaglehawk Neck with 17°C (62°F) to very high in Turkey Creek with 38°C (101°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Turkey Creek and 13°C (55°F) in Eaglehawk Neck.
Precipitation in December varies from almost none in Denham with an average of 1.3mm (0.1 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Nightcliff with 243mm (9.5 inches).
It is also generally a
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To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Australia, check out the map below.
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Average weather in Melbourne
In December Melbourne generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (51°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Sydney
In December Sydney generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (65°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Gold Coast
In December Gold Coast generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (78°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Brisbane
In December Brisbane generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Perth
In December Perth generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (58°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is December the best time to go to Australia?
In our opinion December is one of the best times to visit Australia with commonly perfect weather in Melbourne. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit Australia is in January, February, March, November and December with generally perfect weather in Melbourne.
The worst months are June, July and August that can have poor weather conditions.
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