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Byron Bay weather in December (New South Wales, Australia)

How is December weather typically in Byron Bay? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Byron Bay includes high temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 27°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 21°C.

Precipitation

Byron Bay in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 12 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 250 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Byron Bay. July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Byron Bay climate page with graphs.

 

Byron Bay, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 21°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 120 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
SunshineSunshine 250 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Australia in December

Find out more about the weather in Australia and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 25°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.

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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