Penrith weather in December (New South Wales, Australia)

Wondering what the weather is like in Penrith during December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During December, Penrith experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a notable month of the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 28°C. At night, they generally drop to 15°C.

Precipitation

Penrith in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 10 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 257 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Penrith.

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

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

 

Penrith, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 58% *  

Sunshine 257 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 55% *  

Data from: Sydney, Australia (50 KM, 31 Miles).

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Weather conditions Weather

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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.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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