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Port Arthur weather in December (Tasmania, Australia)

Planning a trip to Port Arthur in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Port Arthur generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 12°C.

Port Arthur in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 249 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Port Arthur, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 63 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 49% *  
SunshineSunshine 249 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 53% *  
* Data from: Hobart, Tasmania (44 KM, 27 Miles).

Where to go in Australia in December

Find out more about the weather in Australia in December and which places have the best weather 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 Port Arthur in December?

For visitors traveling to Port Arthur, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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