The climate in Tennant Creek during December can be summarized as very hot and a little damp.
December is in the summer in Tennant Creek and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 38°C (100°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 37.6°C 99.6°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 25.1°C 77.1°F |
| Average temperature | 31.3°C 88.3°F |
| Daily sunshine | 10.4 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 87 mm 3.4 ins |
| Rainy days | 7 days |
| Sea temperature | 28.6°C 83.5°F |
| Humidity | 30% |
| Windspeed | 14kph 9 mph |
On average December is the 4th wettest month of the year in Tennant Creek with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.
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 Tennant Creek in December 2025.
Best places to visit in December
| Hottest month: | December | 37.3°C 99.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | August | 2mm 0.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 10.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 24.2°C 75.6°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 169mm 6.7ins |