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Temperature in Australia in December

December in Australia has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from moderate in Adventure Bay with 16°C to extremely high temperatures in Newman with 39°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Newman and 12°C in Adventure Bay.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Australia in December?

Explore the map below to discover average December temperatures at the top destinations in Australia. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Legend very warm warm pleasant moderate cold very cold
Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

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  • What is the warmest city in December in Australia?
    • According to our recent database analysis, Newman is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 39°C and rarely drops below 25°C during the night.

  • What is the coldest city in December in Australia?
    • The coldest city in December in Australia is Adventure Bay when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 16°C and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 12°C.

  • How much sun does Australia get in December?
    • Melbourne enjoys approximately 265 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

  • What is the water's temperature in December?
    • The water temperature averages approximately 28°C in Darwin this month, an ideal temperature for swimming and cooling off.

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