Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Christmas Island in December
Weather score73Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 128mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
128mm
Sun
0h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
73
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 128mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Christmas Island with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December29°C average high
December is close to Christmas Island's usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.
Warmest monthsAll year
Daytime heat stays consistently warm through the year.
Rain
December128mm average rain
December is wetter than Christmas Island's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJuly to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December0 hours average sun
December is close to Christmas Island's usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Sea temperature
December28°C average sea
December is close to Christmas Island's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to June and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December73 weather score
December sits close to Christmas Island's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsAugust to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.