The climate in Alice Springs during December can be summarized as hot and reasonably dry.
December is in the summer in Alice Springs and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 36°C (96°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 35.5°C 95.8°F |
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Nightly temperature | 19.8°C 67.6°F |
Average temperature | 27.6°C 81.7°F |
Daily sunshine | 10.7 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 38 mm 1.5 ins |
Rainy days | 7 days |
Sea temperature | 25.5°C 78°F |
Humidity | 23% |
Windspeed | 13.3kph 8 mph |
On average December is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Alice Springs with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Alice Springs in December 2024.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | January | 35.6°C 96.1°F |
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Driest month: | September | 10mm 0.4ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 9.8hrs |
Coldest month: | July | 19°C 66.2°F |
Wettest month: | January | 40mm 1.6ins |