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 high | 24°C / 76°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Rainfall | 54 mm / 2.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 68% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Sunshine | 12 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.5 h | |
| Wind | 19 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.