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Elwood Weather in December

In Elwood, December brings high daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), with nights cooling to 13°C (55°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall this month.

Rainfall in Elwood in December

Records from the past 30 years suggest around 9 days of rain, with 65 mm (2.6 in) average for the month. Rainfall intensity is on the higher side this month. Expect more substantial showers rather than light, passing rain.

Temperature in Elwood in December

Elwood in December is worth a visit. The temperature is perfect, with 23°C (73°F) during the day and 13°C (55°F) at night. The days can feel warmer than the evenings, so packing for both parts of the day is a good idea. Nights drop to around 13°C (55°F), which is noticeably cooler than the daytime. A light jacket for the evening is a sensible addition, and the cool nights tend to make sleeping comfortable.

Sunshine in Elwood in December

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 265 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for playing sports, visiting parks, or going for a bike ride.

Wind Speed in Elwood in December

December has wind speeds averaging 3 m/s (6 knots). You can expect comfortable light winds that steadily move flags and feel mild throughout the day. Since this is an average, daily conditions vary from gentle winds to more active breezes.

Average water temperature in December

The water is 16°C (61°F) this month — cool enough to feel refreshing on a warm day, but cold enough that most people won't stay in for long without a wetsuit.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the best circumstances for Elwood.

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Elwood Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C (55°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C (73°F)  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 16°C (61°F) *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 65 mm (2.6 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 45% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 3 m/s (6 knots) *  
SunshineSunshine 265 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 58% *  
* Data from: Melbourne, Australia (7 KM, 4 Miles).

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Elwood in December

For Elwood in December, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. The water temperature sits at about 16°C (61°F), which is too chilly for most people to enjoy swimming. Leave the swimsuit at home unless you love cold water. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Elwood in December

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

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
8/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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