December Rainfall and Precipitation in Australian Capital Territory

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Australian Capital Territory, Australia in December.

Australian Capital Territory, Australia, a region in Australia, experiences precipitation in December ranging from low in Carnarvon with 11 mm (0.4 in) of rainfall to high in Hayman Island with 103 mm (4.1 in) of rainfall. The month of December is in the summer season.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in December: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Australian Capital Territory precipitation in December: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Australian Capital Territory, Australia receive in December?

Canberra sees moderate rainfall in December, averaging around 66 mm (2.6 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.

How many days does it rain in Australian Capital Territory, Australia in December?

Expect around 12 days rainy days in Canberra during December.

Is December part of the rainy season in Australian Capital Territory, Australia?

December is generally a drier month for Australian Capital Territory, Australia, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in December in Australian Capital Territory, Australia?

Hayman Island is the wettest city in Australian Capital Territory, Australia in December according to our database, with average rainfall of around 103 mm (4.1 in).

What is the driest city in December in Australian Capital Territory, Australia?

Based on our database, Carnarvon sees the least rainfall in Australian Capital Territory, Australia in December, with around 11 mm (0.4 in) on average.

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