Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
December verdict
Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia in December
Weather score56Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 7.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 240mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
33°C
Rain
240mm
Sun
7.1h
Sea
31°C
Weather score
56
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 240mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 31°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December33°C average high
December sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMarch to May and September to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December240mm average rain
December sits near Darwin's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsApril to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December7.1 hours average sun
December is below Darwin's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to October
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December31°C average sea
December is one of Darwin's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to April and November to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December56 weather score
December scores below Darwin's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsMay to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
