December · Australia
Best time to visit Albany in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Albany in December
Average temperature 18°C, 12 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 73% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
9.7/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 12 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Albany scores 9.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 18°C, 12 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Albany faces the Southern Ocean with whale season drama-granite headlands and historic harbour streets. Best window: October-April in the Southern Hemisphere.
December in Albany — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)
December averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rain is a non-issue at 12 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.3 hours of daylight to work with.
A 9.7/10 puts this among the year's best months in Albany (3rd of 12); only January scores higher, at 9.7/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Albany in December?
- In December, Albany averages 18°C, 12 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.7/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Albany?
- December earns a 9.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Albany in December?
- Expect about 12 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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