Hot
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot.
December verdict
Australia in December
Weather score71Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 8.9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 69mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
69mm
Sun
8.9h
Sea
7°C
Weather score
71
Very good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 69mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 7°C, so the water can feel cool.
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Weather map
Compare Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December32°C average high
December is one of Australia's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJanuary and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December69mm average rain
December sits near Australia's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsAugust to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December8.9 hours average sun
December is one of Australia's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and September to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December7°C average sea
December is below Australia's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJanuary to May
Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December71 weather score
December scores above Australia's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsSeptember to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.