These are the best beaches in Australia in December, based on average sunshine, sea temperature, rainfall and temperature. Though many factors can come into play when choosing your beach destination, the beach weather will often be a deciding factor. Here we list the top beaches based on the average weather conditions and sea temperature.
December has average maximum temperatures of 31°C (87°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 79% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.9hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 0.9cm (0.4inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 0.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.
It is a great time for sunbathing in Shark Bay. Sea temperatures are a chilly 19°C (66°F). December is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Shark Bay for prolonged periods of time.
December has average maximum temperatures of 27°C (80°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 76% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.8hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 1.3cm (0.5inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 2.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.
It is a great time for sunbathing in Booti Booti National Park. Sea temperatures are a warm 23°C (74°F). December is a good month for swimming in Booti Booti National Park with comfortable temperatures for most people.
December has average maximum temperatures of 37°C (98°F) which is scorching hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days, though you may want to only go to the beach early or late to avoid the midday sun. The sunshine percentage is 76% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.2hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 1cm (0.4inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 1.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.
It is a great time for sunbathing in Turquoise Bay. Sea temperatures are a cool 19°C (67°F). December is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Turquoise Bay.
December has average maximum temperatures of 37°C (98°F) which is scorching hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days, though you may want to only go to the beach early or late to avoid the midday sun. The sunshine percentage is 76% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.3hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 1cm (0.4inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 1.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.
It is a great time for sunbathing in Coral Bay. Sea temperatures are a chilly 19°C (65°F). December is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Coral Bay for prolonged periods of time.
December has average maximum temperatures of 26°C (78°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 75% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.8hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 0 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.
It is a great time for sunbathing in Lucky Bay. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (64°F). December is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Lucky Bay for prolonged periods of time.
December has average maximum temperatures of 26°C (78°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 75% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.8hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 0 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.
It is a great time for sunbathing in Twilight Beach. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (64°F). December is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Twilight Beach for prolonged periods of time.
December has average maximum temperatures of 26°C (78°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 75% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.8hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 0 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.
It is a great time for sunbathing in Salmon Beach. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (64°F). December is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Salmon Beach for prolonged periods of time.
December has average maximum temperatures of 30°C (85°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 68% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.7hrs making the days long and bright. December has total rainfall of 1.9cm (0.7inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 5.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Rottnest Island. Sea temperatures are a cool 19°C (66°F). December is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Rottnest Island.
December has average maximum temperatures of 30°C (85°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 64% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.1hrs making the days long and bright. December has total rainfall of 1.9cm (0.7inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 5.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Cottesloe Beach. Sea temperatures are a cool 19°C (66°F). December is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Cottesloe Beach.
December has average maximum temperatures of 27°C (80°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 75% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.7hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 7.4cm (2.9inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 10.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Shoal Bay. Sea temperatures are a warm 23°C (73°F). December is a good month for swimming in Shoal Bay with comfortable temperatures for most people.
December has average maximum temperatures of 27°C (80°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 75% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.7hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 7.4cm (2.9inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 10.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Winda Woppa. Sea temperatures are a warm 23°C (73°F). December is a good month for swimming in Winda Woppa with comfortable temperatures for most people.
December has average maximum temperatures of 27°C (80°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 74% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.6hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 7.4cm (2.9inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 10.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Merewether Beach. Sea temperatures are a warm 23°C (73°F). December is a good month for swimming in Merewether Beach with comfortable temperatures for most people.
December has average maximum temperatures of 27°C (80°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 74% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.6hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 7.4cm (2.9inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 10.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Stockton Beach. Sea temperatures are a warm 23°C (73°F). December is a good month for swimming in Stockton Beach with comfortable temperatures for most people.
December has average maximum temperatures of 27°C (80°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 74% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.6hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 7.4cm (2.9inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 10.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Redhead Beach. Sea temperatures are a warm 23°C (73°F). December is a good month for swimming in Redhead Beach with comfortable temperatures for most people.
December has average maximum temperatures of 28°C (82°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 77% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 11.1hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 1.9cm (0.7inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 6.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is a great time for sunbathing in Cape Leeuwin. Sea temperatures are a cold 17°C (62°F). December is too cold for swimming in Cape Leeuwin for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
December has average maximum temperatures of 26°C (78°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 80% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 11.5hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 9.1cm (3.6inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 15 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Austinmer Beach. Sea temperatures are a warm 22°C (71°F). December is a good month for swimming in Austinmer Beach with comfortable temperatures for most people.
December has average maximum temperatures of 26°C (78°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 77% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 11.1hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 9.1cm (3.6inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 15 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Shelly Beach. Sea temperatures are a warm 22°C (72°F). December is a good month for swimming in Shelly Beach with comfortable temperatures for most people.
December has average maximum temperatures of 26°C (78°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 77% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 11.1hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 9.1cm (3.6inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 15 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Manly Beach. Sea temperatures are a warm 22°C (72°F). December is a good month for swimming in Manly Beach with comfortable temperatures for most people.
December has average maximum temperatures of 26°C (78°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 77% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 11.1hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 9.1cm (3.6inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 15 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Sydney Harbor. Sea temperatures are a warm 22°C (72°F). December is a good month for swimming in Sydney Harbor with comfortable temperatures for most people.
December has average maximum temperatures of 26°C (78°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 77% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 11.1hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 9.1cm (3.6inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 15 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Curl Curl Beach. Sea temperatures are a warm 22°C (72°F). December is a good month for swimming in Curl Curl Beach with comfortable temperatures for most people.
December has average maximum temperatures of 26°C (78°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 77% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 11.1hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 9.1cm (3.6inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 15 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Little Bay. Sea temperatures are a warm 22°C (72°F). December is a good month for swimming in Little Bay with comfortable temperatures for most people.
December has average maximum temperatures of 26°C (78°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 77% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 11.1hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 9.1cm (3.6inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 15 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Bondi Beach. Sea temperatures are a warm 21°C (70°F). December is a good month for swimming in Bondi Beach with comfortable temperatures for most people.
December has average maximum temperatures of 26°C (78°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 76% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.9hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 9.1cm (3.6inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 15 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Pearl Beach. Sea temperatures are a warm 22°C (71°F). December is a good month for swimming in Pearl Beach with comfortable temperatures for most people.
December has average maximum temperatures of 26°C (78°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 76% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.9hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 9.1cm (3.6inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 15 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Palm Beach. Sea temperatures are a warm 22°C (71°F). December is a good month for swimming in Palm Beach with comfortable temperatures for most people.
December has average maximum temperatures of 26°C (78°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 76% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.9hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 9.1cm (3.6inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 15 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Mona Vale Beach. Sea temperatures are a warm 22°C (71°F). December is a good month for swimming in Mona Vale Beach with comfortable temperatures for most people.
December has average maximum temperatures of 25°C (78°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 80% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 11.6hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 9.2cm (3.6inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 11.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Warilla Beach. Sea temperatures are a warm 21°C (70°F). December is a good month for swimming in Warilla Beach with comfortable temperatures for most people.
December has average maximum temperatures of 26°C (79°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 65% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.5hrs making the days long and bright. December has total rainfall of 1.5cm (0.6inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 9.2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Stokes Bay. Sea temperatures are a chilly 17°C (63°F). December is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Stokes Bay for prolonged periods of time.
December has average maximum temperatures of 25°C (78°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 79% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 11.5hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 9.2cm (3.6inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 11.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Hyams Beach. Sea temperatures are a moderate 21°C (70°F). December is a pleasant month for swimming in Hyams Beach though some people may prefer warmer water.
December has average maximum temperatures of 26°C (79°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 65% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.5hrs making the days long and bright. December has total rainfall of 1.5cm (0.6inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 9.2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Kangaroo Island. Sea temperatures are a cold 17°C (62°F). December is too cold for swimming in Kangaroo Island for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
December has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (73°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 77% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 11.1hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 2.6cm (1.0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 12 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Tamarama Beach. Sea temperatures are a warm 21°C (70°F). December is a good month for swimming in Tamarama Beach with comfortable temperatures for most people.
Beaches recommended for you today, this weekend, in the next 2 weeks or in any month of the year.
Beaches recommended for you today, this weekend, in the next 2 weeks or in any month of the year.
