Barossa Valley Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Barossa Valley, Australia in December.

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Tanunda Angaston Lyndoch Nuriootpa

Planning a getaway to the Barossa Valley, Australia this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Barossa Valley in December

The Barossa Valley, Australia is a region in Australia. December in the Barossa Valley generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December is a summer month.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Tanunda.

For specific regional insights in the Barossa Valley, Australia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

December is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 35 mm (1.4 in) in Tanunda.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this December. For example, Tanunda gets approximately 294 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore the Barossa Valley by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Barossa Valley — and find the best time to visit. (based on Tanunda)

January30°C (86°F) February29°C (84°F) March26°C (79°F) April23°C (73°F) May18°C (64°F) This monthJune15°C (59°F) July15°C (59°F) August16°C (61°F) September18°C (64°F) October22°C (72°F) November25°C (77°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Barossa Valley in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Barossa Valley.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Barossa Valley

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in the Barossa Valley, Australia?

Temperature range in the Barossa Valley (December)

Precipitation variation in the Barossa Valley (December)

Tanunda

In December Tanunda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
273 hours
294 hours
326 hours
Monthly rainfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Tanunda →

Angaston

In December Angaston generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
273 hours
294 hours
326 hours
Monthly rainfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Angaston →

Lyndoch

In December Lyndoch generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
273 hours
294 hours
326 hours
Monthly rainfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Lyndoch →

Nuriootpa

In December Nuriootpa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
273 hours
294 hours
326 hours
Monthly rainfall
35 mm (1.4 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
25 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Nuriootpa →

Marananga

In December Marananga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
273 hours
294 hours
326 hours
Monthly rainfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Marananga →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Barossa Valley, in Australia.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Barossa Valley in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Tanunda 27°C (81°F) 12°C (54°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Angaston 27°C (81°F) 12°C (54°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Lyndoch 27°C (81°F) 13°C (55°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)
Nuriootpa 27°C (81°F) 12°C (54°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Marananga 28°C (82°F) 13°C (55°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)

The Barossa Valley weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Barossa Valley, Australia in December?

the Barossa Valley, Australia typically experiences perfect weather in December, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Tanunda average around 27°C (81°F), and temperatures drop to about 12°C (54°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Barossa Valley, Australia in December?

Average temperatures in the Barossa Valley, Australia during December range from a nighttime low near 12°C (54°F) to a daytime high around 27°C (81°F) in Tanunda.

Does the Barossa Valley, Australia get a lot of rain in December?

December is on the drier side in the Barossa Valley, Australia. Tanunda averages only about 35 mm (1.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Barossa Valley, Australia?

We believe that December is one of the best times to visit the Barossa Valley, Australia with overall perfect weather in Tanunda. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, February, March, April, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Tanunda. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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