Canberra weather in December

December in Canberra: warm, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.

#1 of 12 months in Canberra · #4 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 95/100 (tier S)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Canberra climate normals — December

Daytime high24°C / 76°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low13°C / 55°F
Feels like (high)24°C / 75°F
Rainfall54 mm / 2.1 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days7 days
Humidity68%💧 humid
Dew point11°C / 52°F
Sunshine12 h/day
Daylight14.5 h
Wind19 km/h / 12 mph
Air quality (US AQI)28🍃 good

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

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Canberra in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Canberra?
December in Canberra: warm, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Canberra on SeasonMap's comfort score (95/100).
What is the weather like in Canberra in December?
In December, Canberra averages a daily high of 24.4°C and a low of 12.5°C, with about 53.7 mm of rain over roughly 7.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Canberra in December?
Canberra has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 28 in December.

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