Weather in December in New South Wales
Planning a getaway to New South Wales 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 is the weather like in New South Wales in December?
New South Wales is a region in Australia. New South Wales has a wide variety of climate types. During December, you can expect temperatures that range from pleasant to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Eden at 21°C to very hot in Bourke at 35°C. At night it cools down to 21°C in Bourke and 15°C in Eden.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Broken Hill with an average of 23 mm to heavy rainfall in Bellingen with 162 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Sydney enjoys close to 257 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of New South Wales in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our New South Wales climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in New South Wales?
Sydney
In December Sydney generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Byron Bay
In December Byron Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Jindabyne
In December Jindabyne generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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The Entrance
In December The Entrance generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Merimbula
In December Merimbula generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in New South Wales, in Australia.
Is December the best time to visit New South Wales?
We believe that December is one of the best times to visit New South Wales with overall perfect weather in Sydney.
On average, the best time to visit New South Wales is in January, March, April, May, September, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Sydney.
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