Katherine Weather in December

What's the weather like in Katherine (Northern Territory) in December 2024?

The climate in Katherine during December can be summarized as very hot and wet.

December is in the summer in Katherine and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 37°C (99°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

Katherine weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 37°C 98.5°F
Nightly temperature 23.9°C 74.9°F
Average temperature 30.4°C 86.7°F
Daily sunshine 8.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 168 mm 6.6 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 30.5°C 87°F
Humidity 57%
Windspeed 4.7kph 3 mph

On average December is the 4th wettest month of the year in Katherine with around 168mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Katherine

Katherine average temperature in December

December rainfall

Katherine average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Katherine 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 Katherine in December 2024.

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Katherine weather stats

Katherine weather statistics
Hottest month: November 37.9°C 100.2°F
Driest month: August 3mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: July 10.5hrs
Coldest month: July 29.6°C 85.3°F
Wettest month: February 255mm 10ins
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