Alice Springs weather in December

Alice Springs, Australia
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December in Alice Springs: sweltering, a little rain, with clean air — fine if you can take 36°C afternoons.

#11 of 12 months in Alice Springs · #453 of 897 destinations to visit in December · comfort 71/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Alice Springs climate normals — December

Daytime high36°C / 96°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low22°C / 72°F
Rainfall50 mm / 2 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days5 days
Humidity32%🌵 dry
Dew point7°C / 44°F
Sunshine11.1 h/day
Daylight13.6 h
Wind22 km/h / 14 mph
Air quality (US AQI)29🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Alice Springs in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Alice Springs?
December in Alice Springs: sweltering, a little rain, with clean air — fine if you can take 36°C afternoons. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Alice Springs on SeasonMap's comfort score (71/100).
What is the weather like in Alice Springs in December?
In December, Alice Springs averages a daily high of 35.8°C and a low of 22.3°C, with about 50 mm of rain over roughly 4.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Alice Springs in December?
Alice Springs has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 29 in December.

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