Rockdale weather in December (Australia)

How's the weather trend in Rockdale as December approaches? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Rockdale is usually perfect in December, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 25°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 18°C.

Precipitation

Rockdale in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Expect around 10 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 257 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a prime time to visit Rockdale. January, March, April, May, September, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While February, June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rockdale climate page with graphs.

 

Rockdale, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Water Temperature 20°C *  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 63 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 58% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 257 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 55% *  

Data from: Sydney, Australia (4 KM, 2 Miles).

Where to go in Australia in December

Find out more about the weather in Australia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Rockdale, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 20°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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