Katoomba weather in December (New South Wales, Australia)

What should you pack for a trip to Katoomba in December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Katoomba includes high temperatures and high rainfall. The month of December belongs to the summer season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 25°C, cooling down at night to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Katoomba in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. Expect around 11 days of rain based on historical data.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, April and October typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Katoomba, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 121 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Where to go in Australia in December

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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