Sydney Weather in December
What's the weather like in Sydney (New South Wales) in December 2024?
The climate in Sydney during December can be summarized as warm and a little damp.
December is in the summer in Sydney and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 25.6°C 78.1°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 17.8°C 64°F |
| Average temperature | 21.7°C 71.1°F |
| Daily sunshine | 8.3 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 86 mm 3.4 ins |
| Rainy days | 10 days |
| Sea temperature | 22.4°C 72.3°F |
| Humidity | 61% |
| Windspeed | 15.5kph 10 mph |
On average December is the 3rd driest month of the year in Sydney with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
December temperatures in Sydney
December rainfall
December hourly sunshine
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 Sydney in December 2024.
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Sydney weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 26°C 78.8°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | September | 62mm 2.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 7.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 16.9°C 62.4°F |
| Wettest month: | March | 153mm 6ins |
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