Darwin in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +32°C and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 21 rainy days with an average precipitation of 324 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+32°C
Avg. max. temperature
+22°C
Min.
+37°C
Max.
324 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
21 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Darwin has OK weather in December.
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Average temperature in Darwin in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Darwin for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in December is +34°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +35°C during the day and a minimum of +24°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +35°C to +35°C.
Is Darwin warm or cold in December?
Darwin is typically hot in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +33°C to +32°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +26°C to +26°C.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
Take a look at how December is compared to other months in Darwin:
Climate in Darwin in December
Darwin weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+33°C
+32°C
+31°C
Min. temperature
+21°C
+22°C
+22°C
Max. temperature
+38°C
+37°C
+35°C
Rainfall
187 mm
324 mm
450 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
73%
78%
81%
Air pressure
1008 HPa
1006 HPa
1005 HPa
Sunny days
1
0
0
Cloudy days
2
1
1
Rainy days
19
21
23
Snowy days
0
0
0
December weather is still as ok as in November.It’s getting colder in December. From +33°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +32°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 187 mm to 324 mm.Humidity rises from 73% to 78%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 1 sunny days in November to 0 in December.
January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Darwin in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Darwin is gradually increasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Darwin based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 84%, leading to total precipitation of around 273 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 34 mm, which is moderate rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 26 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
December is one of the rainiest months in Darwin, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Darwin wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 74% chance of precipitation and 450 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last December in Darwin?
This is the weather in Darwin in December 2024:
1 December
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+35°C
2 December
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+35°C
3 December
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+31°C
4 December
☁️
+33°C
5 December
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+35°C
6 December
☀️
+35°C
7 December
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+33°C
8 December
☁️
+33°C
9 December
☁️
+35°C
10 December
🌧️
+34°C
11 December
☁️
+34°C
12 December
🌧️
+33°C
13 December
🌧️
+33°C
14 December
🌧️
+33°C
15 December
🌧️
+31°C
16 December
🌧️
+33°C
17 December
☁️
+34°C
18 December
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+34°C
19 December
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+34°C
20 December
☁️
+31°C
21 December
🌧️
+33°C
22 December
☁️
+35°C
23 December
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+34°C
24 December
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+34°C
25 December
☀️
+34°C
26 December
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+31°C
27 December
☁️
+35°C
28 December
🌧️
+34°C
29 December
🌧️
+34°C
30 December
🌧️
+35°C
31 December
☀️
+35°C
In December 2024 Darwin had 5 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +34°C, with an absolute maximum of +35°C and a minimum of +31°C. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 49%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Darwin climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Darwin in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2011 (+31°C) and the highest in 2019 (+33°C). The driest year was 2005 with only 1284 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2024 with 3002 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Darwin in December:
Is December a good time to visit Darwin?
It’s always a good time to visit Darwin, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Darwin in December?
Absolutely, December is hot in Darwin. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is Darwin rainy in December?
Darwin is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Darwin in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Darwin in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Australia
Check out the weather for other cities in Australia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Darwin, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
