Australia in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Australia in december 2024
Here, find the the weather forecast for the month of december for most popular cities in Australia. These forecasts are statistics for the month of december from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather indicated.
Average weather in december in Sydney
good weather UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
70°F
Clear/Sunny
37% of time
21%
20%
17%
Weather at 12pm
79°F
Clear/Sunny
50% of time
23%
19%
5%
Weather at 6pm
72°F
Clear/Sunny
49% of time
19%
16%
10%
Weather at 3am
67°F
36%
24%
19%
14%
Where to go in Australia in december?
Where to go in Australia in december: destination map
Where to go in each region in december?
| New South Wales (Sydney, Canberra, Port Macquarie...) | 72°F to 92°F | 2 à 9 days | 68°F to 79°F | good weather* |
| Northern Territory (Darwin, Alice Springs, Uluru (Ayers Rock)...) | 88°F to 97°F | 3 à 20 days | 88°F to 90°F | tolerable weather* |
| Queensland (Brisbane (Queensland), Cairns, Mackay...) | 79°F to 99°F | 4 à 17 days | 79°F to 86°F | good weather* |
| South Australia (Adelaide, Kangaroo Island, Streaky Bay...) | 70°F to 97°F | 1 à 3 days | 65°F to 68°F | perfect weather |
| Tasmania (Hobart, Devonport, Coles Bay...) | 65°F to 72°F | 3 à 9 days | 61°F to 63°F | good weather* |
| Victoria (Melbourne, Mildura, Warrnambool...) | 70°F to 90°F | 2 à 5 days | 63°F to 65°F | good weather* |
| Western Australia (Perth, Esperance, Port Hedland...) | 72°F to 103°F | 1 à 9 days | 68°F to 86°F | perfect weather* |
Where should you go in Australia in december when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Australia in december ranges from perfect to good depending on the region and city.
Rainy days for the coastal cities of the eastern part of the country, excessive heat in the middle of the day for certain northern cities and ideal climatic conditions for the municipality of Perth and its surroundings and for the center. The climate throughout December in Australia varies from region to region.
Northern Australia in December
The north of the Australian territory faces a strong heat during the month of December. As heat is often accompanied by high humidity, heavy showers and rains are not to be neglected.
Southern and Eastern Australia in December
In December, the climate deteriorates slightly as rains become more frequent and can occur at any time. As the rainy days are relatively fewer than those with the beautiful sun, one can count on a weather in Australia throughout December that is still pleasant.
Western Australia in December
Because of the strong heat, the climate in Dampierre throughout December is unfavorable compared to that of Perth - where the pleasant atmosphere is enlivened by sunny days.
Central Australia in December
The month of December is a good time to visit the center of the country with the complicity of superb weather conditions, which translate into bright days, clear skies and pleasant warmth.
Climate in Australia in december
Climate in Sydney in december
In december, maximum temperature is 79°F and minimum temperature is 70°F (for an average temperature of 76°F). The climate quite comfortable in this location in december. With 4.1in over 5 days, you risk getting wet slightly throughout your vacations. But this is reasonably and it will not be continuous.
With a good weather, december is a recommended month to go in this city in Australia.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 76°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 79°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 70°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 72°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.1in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||
| Humidity | 75% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 37% | ||
| Length of day | 14:23 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Adelaide in december
In the month of december, maximum temperature is 77°F and minimum temperature is 65°F (for an average temperature of 70°F). The climate nice around this city in this month. With about 2.1in over 3 days, rain may be scarce during your vacations.
With a perfect climate, december is an advisable time to go in that area in Australia.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 70°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 77°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 65°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 68°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.1in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||
| Humidity | 67% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 24% | ||
| Length of day | 14:29 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
Climate in Alice Springs in december
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Alice Springs is 86°F (maximum temperature is 95°F and minimum temperature is 77°F). The climate is very warm here in this month. With 2.8in over 3 days, the rain will not be a problem during your journey.
With a perfect climate, december is a recommended time to go in that area in Australia.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 86°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 95°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 77°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.8in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||
| Humidity | 40% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 18% | ||
| Length of day | 13:36 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
Climate in Brisbane (Queensland) in december
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Brisbane (Queensland) is 79°F (maximum temperature is 83°F and minimum temperature is 76°F). The climate quite nice in this city in the month of december. With 6.3in over 8 days, rainfall can happen during your journey. But this is pretty reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
With a good weather, december is a recommended month to go there in Australia.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 79°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 83°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 76°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 79°F | ||
| Rainfall | 6.3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||
| Humidity | 76% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||
| Cloud cover | 37% | ||
| Length of day | 13:52 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Cairns in december
In december, the mean temperature in Cairns is 83°F (maximum temperature is 88°F and minimum temperature is 79°F). The climate is very warm around this city in december. With 6.2in over 7 days, you risk getting wet slightly during your vacations. But this is rather moderate and it will not be continuous.
With a good weather, december is a good month to go in that area.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 83°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 88°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 79°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 85°F | ||
| Rainfall | 6.2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||
| Humidity | 82% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||
| Cloud cover | 35% | ||
| Length of day | 13:08 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
All cities in Australia in december
| Sydney in december | good weather |
| Adelaide in december | perfect weather |
| Alice Springs in december | perfect weather |
| Brisbane (Queensland) in december | good weather |
| Cairns in december | good weather |
| Canberra in december | good weather |
| Darwin in december | bad weather |
| Mackay in december | good weather |
| Melbourne in december | good weather |
| Perth in december | perfect weather |
| Hobart (Tasmania) in december | good weather |
| Uluru (Ayers Rock) in december | perfect weather |
| Esperance in december | perfect weather |
| Gold Coast in december | good weather |
| Fraser Island in december | good weather |
| Kangaroo Island in december | perfect weather |
| Mildura in december | perfect weather |
| Port Hedland in december | good weather |
| Port Macquarie in december | good weather |
| Streaky Bay in december | perfect weather |
| Warrnambool in december | good weather |
Weather data for Australia in december:
Weather data for Australia in december is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Australia. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Australia can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Australia.