Weather in December in Tasmania
Thinking about venturing to Tasmania this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Tasmania in December?
Tasmania is a region in Australia. December in Tasmania generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Adventure Bay at 16°C to pleasant in Latrobe at 22°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Latrobe and 12°C in Adventure Bay.For a closer look at conditions across Tasmania, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ross with an average of 50 mm to high rainfall in Strahan with 152 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Hobart enjoys close to 249 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 Tasmania climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Tasmania?
Hobart
In December Hobart generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Coles Bay
In December Coles Bay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Bicheno
In December Bicheno generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Swansea
In December Swansea generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Ulverstone
In December Ulverstone generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°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 Tasmania, in Australia.
Is December the best time to visit Tasmania?
We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Tasmania. Typically, the climate in Hobart is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, January, February, March and December provide perfect weather in Hobart. On the other hand, the weather in June and July tend to be unpleasant.
Interested in more climate information?
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