December · Australia
Best time to visit Tasmania in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tasmania in December
Average temperature 12°C, 71 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
9.0/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 71 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Tasmania scores 9.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 12°C, 71 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tasmania is Australia's island wilderness-Cradle Mountain hikes, MONA art in Hobart, and rugged Wineglass Bay coasts. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
December ranks 3rd of 12 for Tasmania — one of the best windows
December averages 12°C (53°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 71 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.
A 9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Tasmania (3rd of 12); only February scores higher, at 9.8/10.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
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 Tasmania in December?
- In December, Tasmania averages 12°C, 71 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.0/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Tasmania?
- December earns a 9.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Tasmania in December?
- Expect about 71 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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