Temperature in South Australia in December

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in South Australia, Australia this December.

South Australia, Australia, a region in Australia, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from 20°C (68°F) in Robe to 35°C (95°F) in Coober Pedy. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in Coober Pedy and 14°C (57°F) in Robe. December is part of the summer season

What is the temperature of the different cities in South Australia, Australia in December?

Explore the map below to discover average December temperatures at the top destinations in South Australia. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Best Places to Visit in South Australia in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

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South Australia temperatures in December: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in South Australia, Australia in December?

Adelaide averages a daytime high of 25°C (77°F) in December, which is high for South Australia, Australia.

How cold does it get at night in South Australia, Australia in December?

Adelaide sees nighttime lows close to 14°C (57°F) in December.

What is the warmest city in December in South Australia, Australia?

Coober Pedy tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 20°C (68°F).

What is the coldest city in December in South Australia, Australia?

For the month of December, Robe is the most temperate city in South Australia, Australia based on our records. Highs average 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures dip to around 14°C (57°F).

How much sun does South Australia, Australia get in December?

The weather is predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 294 hours of sunshine in Adelaide. This means many sunny days, which creates a cheerful atmosphere during this month.

What is the water temperature in December?

The water temperature averages approximately 22°C (72°F) in Adelaide this month, good for swimming and cooling off.

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