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Australia in December

Weather, crowds and prices in Australia in December — and where in the country to go.

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Quick answer

A country is rarely uniformly good or bad in a given month. Below is what December looks like across Australia, followed by the places that are actually at their best.

Average high
27°
Average low 18°
Crowds
High
73/100
Prices
$$
mid-range
Rainfall
Moderate
Warm and comfortable
Australia

Where to go in Australia in December

Ranked by how December scores at each place on weather, crowds and price.

1 Sydney, Australia Sydney 26° · $$$ · Summer begins, Christmas holiday crowds building Ideal 2 Melbourne, Australia Melbourne 24° · $$ · Long sunny evenings open summer season Great 3 Great Barrier Reef, Australia Great Barrier Reef 31° · $$ · Summer holidays lift prices despite humidity Fair

Australia weather in December

Typical conditions in Australia during December, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.

The best time to visit Australia

Taken across the whole country, April · May · June tends to give the strongest mix of weather, space and value. Individual destinations shift that window, sometimes by months — the table below is the honest version.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Australia in December?

Typical conditions in Australia during December, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast. Average highs sit around 27°C with lows near 18°C.

Where should you go in Australia in December?

Sydney, Melbourne, Great Barrier Reef.

What is the best month to visit Australia?

April, May, June.

Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation.