December · Australia
Best time to visit Canberra in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Canberra in December
Average temperature 18°C, 74 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 66% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
8.9/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 74 mm
- Humidity
- 66%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Canberra scores 8.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 18°C, 74 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Canberra's museums, lake and war memorial sit among the eucalyptus hills of the ACT.
December in Canberra — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)
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.
Rainfall runs 74 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.4 hours of daylight.
A 8.9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Canberra (2nd of 12); only February scores higher, at 9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Plan for 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 Canberra in December?
- In December, Canberra averages 18°C, 74 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.9/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Canberra?
- December earns a 8.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Canberra in December?
- Expect about 74 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 66% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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