Wollongong weather in December (New South Wales, Australia)

What can you expect from the weather in Wollongong during December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Wollongong the weather in December is generally perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 24°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 17°C.

Wollongong in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Typically around 11 days of rainfall is expected.

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

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

 

Wollongong, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 55% *  

* Data from: Nowra, Australia (56 KM, 35 Miles).

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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 Wollongong in December?

For visitors traveling to Wollongong, 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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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