Canberra weather in December (Australian Capital Territory, Australia)

Planning a trip to Canberra in December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Canberra the weather in December is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a summer month. Daytime temperatures hover around 26°C, while nights can cool down to about 11°C.

Canberra in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 12 days of rain.

With around 295 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a prime time to visit Canberra. January, February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Canberra, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 51%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 295 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 Canberra in December?

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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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