Cool
Average highs are around 8°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Macquarie Island, Antarctica in December
Weather score18Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 8°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 75mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
8°C
Rain
75mm
Sun
3.3h
Sea
6°C
Weather score
18
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 75mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 6°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Macquarie Island, Antarctica with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December8°C average high
December sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December75mm average rain
December is close to Macquarie Island's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
December3.3 hours average sun
December is one of Macquarie Island's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December6°C average sea
December is close to Macquarie Island's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to April and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 7°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December18 weather score
December is close to Macquarie Island's usual weather score, with limited month-to-month change.
Best weather monthsAll year
The weather score stays consistently strong through the year.