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December · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 87/100

Perth in December

Excellent · 87/100Beach 98/100
High / low28° / 17°daily averages
Precipitation8 mm1 wet days
Sea21°surface temperature
31.95° S, 115.86° EElevation 34 mUTC+8 · Australian Western Standard Time
When to goPerth · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec87December
Best timeApr · Nov–Dec
December: high / low28° / 17°
iWhat to expect

The weather in December

In December, Perth averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 17° — warm weather by day. Expect around 8 mm of precipitation spread over about 1 wet day, with average cloud cover near 16%.

Days are 2.7° warmer than in November on average, and January is warmer again by about 2.7°. The sea averages 21°, pleasant for a swim.

December scores 87/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 3rd of the twelve months for Perth.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:06 and sets at 19:19 local time, giving 14 h 13 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 9 minutes over the month.

Why 87/100?

How the score for December is built
Comfort · 42%73%
Dry days · 33%95%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 98/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

December against the year

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Australia's best in December

Where to go in December
Busselton
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Busselton

Western Australia
24°Dec high
1wet day
99score
Busselton
Margaret River
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Margaret River

Western Australia
21°Dec high
1wet day
99score
Margaret River
Bunbury
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Bunbury

Western Australia
24°Dec high
1wet day
98score
Bunbury
Adelaide
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Adelaide

South Australia
24°Dec high
2wet days
95score
Adelaide
·Questions

Perth in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Perth?

December scores 87/100 for Perth, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 28°C with 1 wet days.

How warm is Perth in December?

Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 17°C in December.

Does it rain a lot in Perth in December?

Perth receives about 8 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 1 days.

Can you swim in Perth in December?

The sea averages 21°C in December, refreshing but swimmable.