Temperatures in December
It's hot in December in Darwin with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 35°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 26°C and 27°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Darwin in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Darwin with hot temperatures, averaging around 35°C during the day and nights close to 27°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature drops to around 34°C, with nights close to 27°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Darwin will be around 33°C, with nights close to 27°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Darwin is 33°C this month. It’s really warm, perfect for a swim.
Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 254 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 51% per day. Though it seems average, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher, others lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Darwin. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Darwin in December |
London | ||
---|---|---|---|
Average Temperature |
33°C | 9°C | |
High Temp |
35°C | 11°C | |
Low Temp |
32°C | 8°C | |
Total Precipitation |
254 mm | 67 mm | |
Rainy Days |
16 days | 10 days |
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Darwin?
After some sun? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Darwin. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Darwin in December
With 36°C, Darwin hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 22°C to a high of 30°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Darwin
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Darwin, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Darwin
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Darwin, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 16 days of rain in Darwin.
Daily UV Index in December in Darwin
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Darwin, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Darwin Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Darwin, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Darwin Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Darwin, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Darwin
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Darwin. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Darwin by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Darwin. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.