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The weather in December in New South Wales

It's warm in December in New South Wales with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 18°C and 20°C.

Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in New South Wales. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for New South Wales, Australia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 41°C in 2019, New South Wales reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 12°C to a highest value of 24°C.

Rainfall amount

In December, there is an average of 137 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in December for New South Wales

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in New South Wales. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  New South Wales New York
Average temperature 27°C 9°C
Max. temperature 29°C 12°C
Min. temperature 18°C -5°C
Total precipitation 137 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 16 days 17 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in New South Wales with hot temps, averaging around 27°C during the day and nights around 19°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps rise to around 28°C, with nights around 20°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in New South Wales is around 28°C, while nighttime temps are about 20°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in New South Wales, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in New South Wales

Temperature in December in New South Wales over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in New South Wales, Australia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in New South Wales

Total precipitation in December in New South Wales over the years

Daily UV index in December in New South Wales

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in New South Wales, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in New South Wales by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for New South Wales. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.