Hot
Average highs reach 37°C, so days can feel very hot.
December verdict
Katherine, Australia in December
Weather score52Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs reach 37°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 168mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
37°C
Rain
168mm
Sun
7.7h
Weather score
52
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 168mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Katherine, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December37°C average high
December sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsOctober to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December168mm average rain
December is wetter than Katherine's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsApril to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December7.7 hours average sun
December is below Katherine'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.
Weather score
December52 weather score
December scores below Katherine'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.