December · Australia
Best time to visit Wineglass Bay in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Wineglass Bay in December
Average temperature 15°C, 74 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
9.1/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 74 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Wineglass Bay scores 9.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 15°C, 74 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Wineglass Bay is Freycinet's crescent of turquoise water and pink granite seen from the Hazards lookout. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
December in Wineglass Bay — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)
December averages 15°C (60°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 15.1 hours of daylight.
A 9.1/10 puts this among the year's best months in Wineglass Bay (3rd of 12); only February scores higher, at 9.7/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer, 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 Wineglass Bay in December?
- In December, Wineglass Bay averages 15°C, 74 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.1/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Wineglass Bay?
- December earns a 9.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Wineglass Bay in December?
- Expect about 74 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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