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Australia in December

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Christmas + NYE in Sydney

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Daytime high
25°C
77°F
Overnight low
18°C
64°F
Rainfall
80 mm
moderate
Crowd levels
high
busy
Prices
high
peak rates

What to expect in Australia in December

December brings warm weather to Australia, with daytime highs around 25°C (77°F) and overnight lows near 18°C (64°F). Skies are typically moderately wet, with about 80 mm of rainfall on average. Christmas + NYE in Sydney.

December is one of Australia's busiest months, so book accommodation early and expect queues at the headline sights. Flights and hotels are at peak rates, so use our tracker below to spot any drops. Peak season runs December–February (summer holidays), for context.

What’s happening in December

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    Sydney New Year’s Eve · DecWorld-famous fireworks display over the Harbour Bridge and Opera House.
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Australia in other months

January
good
February
good
March
great
April
great
May
good
June
okay
July
good
August
good
September
great
October
great
November
great

Where else is good to go in December

Japan in December
12°C high · medium crowds · good
Thailand in December
31°C high · high crowds · great
France in December
8°C high · medium crowds · good
Morocco in December
18°C high · low crowds · good
Mexico in December
21°C high · high crowds · great
Costa Rica in December
24°C high · high crowds · great
New Zealand in December
21°C high · high crowds · great
Vietnam in December
22°C high · high crowds · great