December verdict

Lord Howe Island, Australia in December

Weather score79Very good

Very good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 73mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

December weather

Monthly averages

Temp

25°C

Rain

73mm

Sun

0h

Sea

23°C

Weather score

79

Very good

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 73mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Swimmable

Sea temperatures average 23°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.

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Compare Lord Howe Island, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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December25°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 April and December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

December73mm average rain

December is close to Lord Howe Island's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.

Driest monthsAll year

Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.

December0 hours average sun

December is close to Lord Howe Island's usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.

Brightest monthsAll year

Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.

Sea temperature

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December23°C average sea

December is close to Lord Howe Island's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaJanuary to April

Sea temperatures are usually near 24°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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December79 weather score

December scores above Lord Howe Island'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.