December · Australia
Best time to visit Hobart in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Hobart in December
Average temperature 15°C, 91 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
8.4/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 91 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Hobart scores 8.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 15°C, 91 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Hobart's harbour, markets and MONA gallery sit beneath kunanyi, the mountain above the city.
December in Hobart — reliably good (4th best month)
December averages 15°C (59°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 91 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.1 hours of daylight.
It scores 8.4/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Hobart in December?
- In December, Hobart averages 15°C, 91 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.4/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Hobart?
- December earns a 8.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Hobart in December?
- Expect about 91 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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