Canberra Weather in December

What's the weather like in Canberra (Australian Capital Territory) in December 2024?

The climate in Canberra during December can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.

December is in the summer in Canberra and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

Canberra weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 25.9°C 78.6°F
Nightly temperature 11.1°C 52°F
Average temperature 18.5°C 65.3°F
Daily sunshine 9.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 54 mm 2.1 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 20.5°C 69°F
Humidity 47%
Windspeed 13kph 8 mph

On average December is the 3rd driest month of the year in Canberra with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Canberra

Canberra average temperature in December

December rainfall

Canberra average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Canberra average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Canberra in December 2024.

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Canberra weather stats

Canberra weather statistics
Hottest month: January 27.4°C 81.3°F
Driest month: June 50mm 2ins
Sunniest month: January 10hrs
Coldest month: July 10.6°C 51.1°F
Wettest month: October 76mm 3ins
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