Mild
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
December verdict
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia in December
Weather score68Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 9.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 54mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
26°C
Rain
54mm
Sun
9.1h
Weather score
68
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 54mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December26°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
December54mm average rain
December is close to Canberra's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
December9.1 hours average sun
December is one of Canberra's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
December68 weather score
December scores above Canberra's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
