Kangaroo Island Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kangaroo Island, Australia in December.

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Kingscote Penneshaw American River Emu Bay

Planning a getaway to Kangaroo Island, 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 Kangaroo Island in December

Kangaroo Island, Australia is a region in Australia. December in Kangaroo Island generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Penneshaw at 20°C (68°F) to warm in Parndana at 23°C (73°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Parndana and 16°C (61°F) in Penneshaw.

For specific regional insights in Kangaroo Island, Australia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

December is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 25 mm (1 in) in Kingscote.

Explore Kangaroo Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kangaroo Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kingscote)

January23°C (73°F) February23°C (73°F) March22°C (72°F) April20°C (68°F) May18°C (64°F) June16°C (61°F) This monthJuly15°C (59°F) August15°C (59°F) September17°C (63°F) October18°C (64°F) November20°C (68°F) December21°C (70°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kangaroo Island in December

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

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 Kangaroo Island

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

Temperature range in Kangaroo Island (December)

Precipitation variation in Kangaroo Island (December)

Kingscote

In December Kingscote generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
25 mm (1 in)
25 mm (1 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kingscote →

Penneshaw

In December Penneshaw generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
28 mm (1.1 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Penneshaw →

American River

In December American River generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in American River →

Emu Bay

In December Emu Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
24 mm (0.9 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Emu Bay →

Stokes Bay

In December Stokes Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Stokes Bay →

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

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kangaroo Island in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kingscote 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Penneshaw 20°C (68°F) 16°C (61°F) 27 mm (1.1 in)
American River 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 27 mm (1.1 in)
Emu Bay 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)
Stokes Bay 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)
Parndana 23°C (73°F) 14°C (57°F) 27 mm (1.1 in)

Kangaroo Island weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kangaroo Island, Australia in December?

Expect perfect weather across Kangaroo Island, Australia in December. The popular destination of Kingscote averages 21°C (70°F) by day and 15°C (59°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Kangaroo Island, Australia in December?

Daytime temperatures in Kingscote peak at roughly 21°C (70°F) in December, dropping to about 15°C (59°F) overnight.

Does Kangaroo Island, Australia get a lot of rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Kangaroo Island, Australia during December, with Kingscote averaging close to 25 mm (1 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Kangaroo Island, Australia?

We believe that December is one of the best times to visit Kangaroo Island, Australia with overall perfect weather in Kingscote.

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

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