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Rottnest Island weather in December (Western Australia, Australia)

How is the weather in Rottnest Island in December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Rottnest Island the weather in December is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 24°C. But by evening, they drop to around 19°C.

Rottnest Island in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 9.5 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 4 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 354 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Rottnest Island, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 19°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 12%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 9.5 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  
HumidityHumidity 41% *  
SunshineSunshine 354 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Perth, Australia (41 KM, 26 Miles).

Where to go in Australia in December

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

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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 Rottnest Island in December?

For visitors traveling to Rottnest Island, 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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