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Visiting Tasmania, Australia in December

December is one of the best months to visit Tasmania for the best beach weather. It has the most sunshine and best sunbathing and swimming conditions of the year.

The weather in December is marginally warmer than the previous month and temperatures continue to rise slightly into January. December has average maximum temperatures of 21°C (70°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 82% making it very sunny and pleasant with blue skies most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 12.6hrs making the days exceptionally long and full of sunshine.

December has total rainfall of 0.5cm (0.2inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 14.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

Sea temperatures are a cold 13°C (56°F). December is too cold for swimming in Tasmania for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. The sea temperature in December is marginally warmer than the previous month and temperatures continue to rise slightly into January.

Also consider visiting Tasmania in one of the other best months of January, February, March, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for December.

Can you sunbathe in Tasmania in December?

Yes, December is a good time for sunbathing in Tasmania.

December has average maximum temperatures of 21°C (70°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 82% making it very sunny and pleasant with blue skies most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 12.6hrs making the days exceptionally long and full of sunshine. December has total rainfall of 0.5cm (0.2inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 14.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

More about December temperature and sunshine.

Can you swim in Tasmania in December?

No, December is too cold for swimming in Tasmania for any length of time, with the sea water at 13°C (56°F), unless you have a wetsuit.

More about December sea temperatures.

Is December a good time to holiday in Tasmania?

Yes, December is a good time for a holiday in Tasmania.

December has average maximum temperatures of 21°C (70°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 82% making it very sunny and pleasant with blue skies most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 12.6hrs making the days exceptionally long and full of sunshine. December has total rainfall of 0.5cm (0.2inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 14.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days. Sea temperatures are a cold 13°C (56°F). December is too cold for swimming in Tasmania for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

More about the December temperatures and sunshine.

Is Tasmania warm in December?

Yes, Tasmania is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days in December.

The average maximum temperature in Tasmania in December is 21°C (70°F). The average maximum temperature is 19°C (66°) in the previous month and 23°C (73°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Tasmania in December is 16°C (60°F). The average temperature is 14°C (58°F) in the previous month and 17°C (63°F) in the next month.

More info about the December temperatures and sunshine.

How sunny is Tasmania in December?

The average day light hours per day in Tasmania in December are 15.3. The sunshine percentage is 82% making it very sunny and pleasant with blue skies most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 12.6hrs making the days exceptionally long and full of sunshine.

More about December sunshine.

Temperature in Tasmania in December

The weather in December is marginally warmer than the previous month and temperatures continue to rise slightly into January. The average maximum temperature in Tasmania in December is 21°C (70°F). The average maximum temperature is 19°C (66°F) in the previous month and 23°C (73°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Tasmania in December is 16°C (60°F). The average temperature is 14°C (58°F) in the previous month and 17°C (63°F) in the next month.

The average minimum temperature in Tasmania in December is 11°C (52°F). The minimum temperature is 10°C (49°F) in the previous month and 12°C (54°F) in the next month.

Sunshine in Tasmania in December

The days in December are longer than the previous month. December has less hours of sunshine than the previous month and hours of sunshine continue to drop into January. During December the average day light hours are 15.3 per day in Tasmania. The sunshine percentage is 82% making it very sunny and pleasant with blue skies most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 12.6hrs making the days exceptionally long and full of sunshine.

The ultraviolet index in Tasmania in December is typically 11.2 during December. An ultraviolet index reading above 11 indicates an extreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Unprotected skin risks burning in less than 10 minutes. Take all precautions because unprotected skin and eyes can burn in minutes. Tanning will be safest before 10am and after 4pm but only with a good application of sun screen. For those with sensitive skin stay in the shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.

Sea Temperature in Tasmania in December

The average sea water temperature in Tasmania in December is 13.2°C (55.8°F) which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. The sea temperature in December is marginally warmer than the previous month and temperatures continue to rise slightly into January.

Rainfall in Tasmania in December

December weather is marginally drier than the previous month and rainfall continues to drop slightly into January. December has a couple of less days of rain than the previous month and rainy days continue to drop into January. The average total rainfall in Tasmania in December is 0.5cm (0.2inches) and on average there are 14.4 rainy days in December making it a pretty wet time to visit the beach.

Humidity in Tasmania in December

The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Tasmania in December is 11°C (52°F) which is very comfortable. The dew point is 10°C (50°F) in the previous month and 12°C (12°F) in the next month.

The average maximum relative humidity in Tasmania in December is typically 82.1%. The maximum relative humidity is 85% in the previous month and 81.1% in the next month.

The average relative humidity in Tasmania in December is typically 59.1%. The average relative humidity is 62.9% in the previous month and 57.6% in the next month.

Wind Speed in Tasmania in December

The average maximum wind speed in Tasmania in December is typically 34KM/H (21MPH). The average maximum wind speed is 33KM/H (21MPH) in the previous month and 36KM/H (22MPH) in the next month.

The average wind speed in Tasmania in December is typically 17KM/H (11MPH). The average wind speed is 17KM/H (10MPH) in the previous month and 17KM/H (11MPH) in the next month.

The average wind direction in Tasmania in December is from the West-Northwest.

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