December verdict

Ashmore and Cartier Islands, Australia in December

Weather score63Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 185mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

December weather

Monthly averages

Temp

31°C

Rain

185mm

Sun

0h

Sea

30°C

Weather score

63

Good

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Wet

Rainfall averages 185mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Warm sea

Sea temperatures average 30°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.

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Compare Ashmore and Cartier Islands, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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December31°C average high

December is one of Ashmore and Cartier Islands' warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.

Warmest monthsJanuary to May and October to December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

December185mm average rain

December is wetter than Ashmore and Cartier Islands' yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.

Driest monthsApril to November

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

December0 hours average sun

December is close to Ashmore and Cartier Islands' usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.

Brightest monthsAll year

Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.

Sea temperature

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December30°C average sea

December is one of Ashmore and Cartier Islands' warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.

Warmest seaJanuary to April and November to December

Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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December63 weather score

December scores below Ashmore and Cartier Islands' yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsJuly to November

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.