Month summary
Uluru weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
23°C – 37°C
🌧 Rainy days
14% of days
☀️ Sunshine
13.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (9.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Uluru in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: Uluru in December is possible but September offers a score of 9.3/10 vs 6.9.
By trip type
Uluru in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Cultural sites less crowded than peak season — more enjoyable visits Even in winter, Uluru enjoys 37°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain risk remains low (14% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. September (9.3/10) is significantly better if possible.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥵 January | 24°C | 38°C | 17% | 1.7 | 13.0h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 February | 24°C | 38°C | 6% | 0.7 | 12.7h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 March | 23°C | 36°C | 9% | 0.6 | 11.5h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ April | 16°C | 29°C | 4% | 0.4 | 11.0h | 9.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 10°C | 23°C | 6% | 0.5 | 10.5h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 7°C | 20°C | 7% | 0.6 | 10.3h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 6°C | 20°C | 3% | 0.1 | 10.5h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 8°C | 23°C | 4% | 0.2 | 10.9h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ September | 13°C | 28°C | 8% | 0.6 | 11.6h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ October | 17°C | 32°C | 10% | 0.7 | 12.0h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ November | 20°C | 34°C | 15% | 1.0 | 12.3h | 7.5/10 |
| 🥵 December | 23°C | 37°C | 14% | 1.3 | 13.0h | 6.9/10 |
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, Uluru averages 37°C, 14% rainy days and 13.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.9/10.
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Comparison
December vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 9.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -9°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -6%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -1.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Uluru in December
Is December a good time to visit Uluru?
December is an acceptable time for Uluru (score 6.9/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider September (9.3/10) if possible.
Is it too hot in Uluru in December?
Temperatures reach 37°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 13.0h/day.
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