Weather for Hobart in December is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +20°C during the day, and approximately 2 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 18 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in December around 62 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+20°C
Avg. max. temperature
+4°C
Min.
+38°C
Max.
62 mm
Total precipitation
66%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Hobart has good weather in December.
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Average temperature in Hobart in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Hobart for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in December is +21°C with a maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +7°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 23% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +19°C to +24°C.
Is Hobart warm or cold in December?
Hobart is typically mild in December.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +18°C to +20°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +10°C to +11°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
December is one of the warmest months in Hobart, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Hobart in December
Hobart weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+18°C
+20°C
+21°C
Min. temperature
+1°C
+4°C
+5°C
Max. temperature
+35°C
+38°C
+40°C
Rainfall
59 mm
62 mm
53 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
68%
66%
65%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1010 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
1
2
3
Cloudy days
11
12
12
Rainy days
18
18
16
Snowy days
0
0
0
December weather is still as good as in November.It’s getting warmer as December arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +18°C to +20°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 59 mm to 62 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 68% to 66%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 4 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 1 to 2.
January brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Hobart in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 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 Hobart is gradually increasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Hobart based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in December is about 51 mm, with a 39% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
December is one of the rainiest months in Hobart, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Hobart wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 65% chance of precipitation and 66 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 46% chance of precipitation and 43 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last December in Hobart?
This is the weather in Hobart in December 2024:
1 December
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+19°C
2 December
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+20°C
3 December
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+21°C
4 December
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+23°C
5 December
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+24°C
6 December
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+22°C
7 December
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+23°C
8 December
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+24°C
9 December
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+19°C
10 December
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+21°C
11 December
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+23°C
12 December
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+25°C
13 December
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+29°C
14 December
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+21°C
15 December
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+20°C
16 December
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+19°C
17 December
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+22°C
18 December
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+20°C
19 December
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+18°C
20 December
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+17°C
21 December
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+18°C
22 December
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+20°C
23 December
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+20°C
24 December
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+20°C
25 December
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+22°C
26 December
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+24°C
27 December
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+25°C
28 December
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+21°C
29 December
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+18°C
30 December
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+17°C
31 December
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+24°C
In December 2024 Hobart had 8 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +21°C, with an absolute maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +17°C. The average humidity was 69%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 28%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Hobart climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Hobart in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+15°C) and the highest in 2019 (+18°C). The driest year was 2006 with only 407 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 1026 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Hobart in December:
Is December a good time to visit Hobart?
December is a really good time to go to Hobart. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Hobart.
Can you sunbathe in Hobart in December?
December has mild temperatures in Hobart. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Hobart rainy in December?
Hobart 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 Hobart in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Hobart 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 Hobart, 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.
