South Australia weather in December
Planning a journey to South Australia this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
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 warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. During December, summer is in full swing.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Robe at 20°C to very warm in Coober Pedy at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C in Coober Pedy and 14°C in Robe.
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. Meanwhile, Adelaide enjoys approximately 294 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For specific regional insights in South Australia for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our South Australia climate page.
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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.
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