Australian weather in december

Australian weather in december, December in Sydney is the start of summer, which means the temperatures will rise and there will be lots of sun. Sydney experiences more than 300 sunny days a year in general, which is one of the reasons why it is such a popular holiday destination.

In the month of December the average daytime temperatures are generally around 22°C (72°F) with the average minimum temperatures generally tending to hover around 18°C (64°F).

December tends to be warmer and sunnier then its preceding months. However Sydney also receives quite a lot of its rain during the summer months.

You can expect on average 66mm to 85 mm of rain for about 11 days throughout this month.
Sydney usually experiences on average 8 hours of sunshine per day throughout this month.
Should you want to go in the sea at this time of the year, the average temperature of the sea is a warm 22°C, so it is the perfect time of year to go for a dip.

In December you can also enjoy the Carols by the Candlelight a popular annual Carol Service.

The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race is held in the month of December. This is one of the most popular and awaited yacht events which starts from the Sydney harbour.

If you happen to be in Sydney over New Years Eve, then you are very lucky as the festivities for this holiday in Sydney are famous. The magnificent and spectacular fireworks display on the New Years Eve is popular and well know all over the world. It is not something to be missed if you are in the city over this time.