Weather in December in Western Australia
Are you planning a trip a to Western Australia in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Western Australia in December?
Western Australia is a region in Australia. The weather in Western Australia in December can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from low to high. December is a summer month.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is pleasant in Walpole at 22°C and very hot in Newman at 39°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Newman and 14°C in Walpole. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Geraldton with an average of 6.1 mm to high rainfall in Kununurra with 150 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Perth typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 354 hours of sunshine in Perth. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For specific regional insights in Western Australia for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Western Australia climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Western Australia?
Perth
In December Perth generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Fremantle
In December Fremantle generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Margaret River
In December Margaret River generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Albany
In December Albany generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Broome
In December Broome generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Western Australia?
We believe that December is one of the best times to visit Western Australia with overall perfect weather in Perth.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Perth. In contrast, July tends to have tolerable weather conditions.
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