The weather in December in Tasmania

It's pleasantly warm in December in Tasmania with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 18°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 13°C.

Looking for great weather? December is a good time to be in Tasmania. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much 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 Tasmania, 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 38°C in 2019, Tasmania reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 11°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 2°C to a highest value of 18°C.

Rainfall amount

In December, there is an average of 42 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in December for Tasmania

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

December weather comparison

  Tasmania New York
Average temperature 21°C 9°C
Max. temperature 23°C 12°C
Min. temperature 10°C -5°C
Total precipitation 42 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 8 days 17 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Tasmania with mild temps, averaging around 20°C during the day and nights around 11°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps rise to around 21°C, with nights around 12°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Tasmania is around 22°C, while nighttime temps are about 13°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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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 Tasmania, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Tasmania

Temperature in December in Tasmania over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Tasmania, 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 Tasmania

Total precipitation in December in Tasmania over the years

Daily UV index in December in Tasmania

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Tasmania, 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 Tasmania by month

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