Weather in December in South Australia
Planning a trip to South Australia this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in South Australia in December?
South Australia is a region in Australia. The weather in South Australia in December can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. During December, summer is in full swing.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Robe at 20°C to very hot in Coober Pedy at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C in Coober Pedy and 14°C in Robe.For a closer look at conditions across South Australia, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Streaky Bay with an average of 21 mm to moderate rainfall in Mount Gambier with 49 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Adelaide enjoys close to 294 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our South Australia climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Australia, check out our South Australia's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in South Australia?
Adelaide
In December Adelaide generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Victor Harbor
In December Victor Harbor generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Kingscote
In December Kingscote generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Clare
In December Clare generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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McLaren Vale
In December McLaren Vale generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and low 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 South Australia, in Australia.
Is December the best time to visit South Australia?
We believe that December is one of the best times to visit South Australia with overall perfect weather in Adelaide.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Adelaide. On the other hand, the weather in June, July and August tend to be tolerable.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in South Australia.
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