Temperature in Australian Capital Territory in December

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Australian Capital Territory, Australia this December.

Australian Capital Territory, Australia, a region in Australia, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from 25°C (77°F) in Royal National Park to 39°C (102°F) in Purnululu National Park. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C (79°F) in Purnululu National Park and 18°C (64°F) in Royal National Park. December falls during the summer season.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Australian Capital Territory, Australia in December?

Find the average daytime temperatures in December for the most popular destinations in Australian Capital Territory on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Best Places to Visit in Australian Capital Territory in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Australian Capital Territory temperatures in December: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Australian Capital Territory, Australia in December?

Daytime temperatures in Canberra typically peak at 26°C (79°F) in December, putting it in the high range.

How cold does it get at night in Australian Capital Territory, Australia in December?

Nighttime temperatures in Canberra typically drop to around 11°C (52°F) in December.

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

Based on our systematic data collection, Purnululu National Park has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 39°C (102°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 26°C (79°F).

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

The coldest city in December in Australian Capital Territory, Australia is Royal National Park when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 25°C (77°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 18°C (64°F).

How much sun does Australian Capital Territory, Australia get in December?

The weather is predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 295 hours of sunshine in Canberra. This means many sunny days, which creates a cheerful atmosphere during this month.

What is the water temperature in December?

The water temperature averages approximately 23°C (73°F) in Carnarvon this month, good for swimming and cooling off.

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