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Palmerston weather in December (Northern Territory, Australia)

What weather conditions can you expect in Palmerston this December? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Palmerston generally includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 34°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 25°C. Expect some days to be hotter than these averages. Stay cool by wearing light clothing and drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

Precipitation

Palmerston in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 338 mm for the month. Typically around 10 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 223 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Palmerston. June and July typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Palmerston, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 34°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 28°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 338 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 223 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Darwin, Australia (17 KM, 10 Miles).

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 28°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
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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