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Adelaide weather in December
✅ Excellent
🌡️ Temperature min / max
14°C – 25°C
🌧 Rainy days
15% of days
☀️ Sunshine
13.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
9.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (9.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Adelaide in December?
✅ Excellent
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (25°C, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: December is an excellent time to visit Adelaide. 25°C, 13.8h of sunshine — optimal conditions.
By trip type
Adelaide in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 One of the best months — 26°C, maximum sunshine and ideal conditions Even in winter, Adelaide enjoys 25°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain risk remains low (15% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. This is one of the best times of year to visit Adelaide.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 16°C | 28°C | 14% | 1.0 | 13.8h | 9.6/10 |
| ☀️ February | 16°C | 26°C | 10% | 0.9 | 12.4h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ March | 15°C | 25°C | 13% | 0.6 | 11.8h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 13°C | 21°C | 22% | 1.4 | 10.4h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ May | 11°C | 17°C | 34% | 2.2 | 9.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 9°C | 14°C | 43% | 3.2 | 8.8h | 5.2/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 8°C | 14°C | 44% | 3.0 | 9.1h | 5.3/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 9°C | 14°C | 44% | 3.0 | 9.9h | 5.6/10 |
| ⛅ September | 10°C | 16°C | 39% | 2.1 | 11.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 11°C | 19°C | 30% | 1.8 | 12.2h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 13°C | 21°C | 27% | 1.7 | 13.0h | 7.9/10 |
| ☀️ December | 14°C | 25°C | 15% | 0.9 | 13.8h | 9.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Adelaide averages 25°C, 15% rainy days and 13.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.1/10.
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Comparison
December vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 9.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +3°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -1%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Adelaide in December
Is December a good time to visit Adelaide?
December is an excellent time to visit Adelaide (score 9.1/10). With 25°C, 13.8h of sunshine and 15% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Adelaide in December?
With 25°C and 13.8h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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