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Australia in December: Weather, Crowds & What's On
What December is actually like in Australia — average highs and lows, how much rain to expect, public holidays that fill trains and hotels, and verified places to go.
- Average high
- 19°C
- Average low
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 73mm
Where this month sits in the year
The 4th warmest month of Australia's year. The 2nd wettest month, at 11% of the year's rain.
Public holidays in December
Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.
- December 25, 2026 Christmas Day
- December 26, 2026 Boxing Day
On in December
- &Team Tour: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Sydney)
- Crown Australian Open (Golf): Dates, Tickets & Venue (Melbourne)
- A$AP Rocky - Don't Be Dumb World Tour: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Melbourne)
- WWE Australia Live Tour - Melbourne: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Melbourne)
- STAYC Fan Concert Tour: Stay Closer - Melbourne: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Melbourne)
- BABYMONSTER World Tour: CHOOM: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Sydney)
- Sydney Trail Half Marathon: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Sydney)
- Queens of the Stone Age - Melbourne: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Melbourne)
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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Hobart, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.