December verdict

Great Australian Bight Marine Park, Australia in December

Weather score77Very good

Very good for holiday weather

Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 9.8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 16mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

December weather

Monthly averages

Temp

29°C

Rain

16mm

Sun

9.8h

Sea

19°C

Weather score

77

Very good

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Drier

Rainfall averages 16mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bright

Sunshine averages 9.8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 19°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Great Australian Bight Marine Park, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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December29°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 November to December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

December16mm average rain

December is close to Great Australian Bight Marine Park's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.

Driest monthsAll year

Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.

December9.8 hours average sun

December is one of Great Australian Bight Marine Park'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.

Sea temperature

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December19°C average sea

December sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.

Warmest seaJanuary to April and December

Sea temperatures are usually near 20°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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December77 weather score

December scores above Great Australian Bight Marine Park's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December

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