Weather in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia in December
In an average December, Canberra sees a daily high around 25°C and a low around 11°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 25°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 19°C to 31°C |
| Average low | 11°C |
| Typical low range | 7°C to 15°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
38°C
2019-12-21
Lowest
11°C
2002-12-10
Low
Highest
22°C
2019-12-29
Lowest
1°C
1987-12-04
Feels-like
Highest
43°C
2019-12-21
Lowest
-2°C
2011-12-05
Humidity
Highest
17.2 g/m³
2024-12-07
Lowest
4.0 g/m³
2006-12-25
Wind
Highest
36 km/h
2021-12-19
Lowest
5 km/h
2011-12-31
Precip
Wettest
169 mm
2010
Driest
5 mm
2019
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