These are the best beaches in Australia and New Zealand 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 Western Australia. Sea temperatures are a chilly 19°C (66°F). December is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Western Australia 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 New South Wales. Sea temperatures are a warm 23°C (74°F). December is a good month for swimming in New South Wales 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 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 Esperance. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (64°F). December is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Esperance for prolonged periods of time.
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 South Australia. Sea temperatures are a chilly 17°C (63°F). December is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in South Australia for prolonged periods of time.
December has average maximum temperatures of 29°C (85°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 61% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.1hrs making the days long and bright. December has total rainfall of 16.7cm (6.6inches) making it quite dry with only moderate showers. There are just 7.3 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 Queensland. Sea temperatures are a very warm 27°C (81°F). December is an excellent month for swimming in Queensland with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.
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 Murramarang National Park. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (65°F). December is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Murramarang National Park for prolonged periods of time.
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 11.2hrs 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 Albany. Sea temperatures are a cool 19°C (66°F). December is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Albany.
December has average maximum temperatures of 29°C (85°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 45% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.0 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 16.7cm (6.6inches) making it quite dry with only moderate showers. There are just 7.3 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 Whitsunday Islands. Sea temperatures are a very warm 27°C (81°F). December is an excellent month for swimming in Whitsunday Islands with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.
December has average maximum temperatures of 29°C (85°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 45% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.0 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 16.7cm (6.6inches) making it quite dry with only moderate showers. There are just 7.3 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 Whitsunday. Sea temperatures are a very warm 27°C (81°F). December is an excellent month for swimming in Whitsunday with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.
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 12.5hrs 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.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Tasmania. 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.
December has average maximum temperatures of 31°C (89°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 48% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.3 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 13.4cm (5.3inches) making it a bit rainy but with only moderate tropical showers. There are 18.2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Cairns. Sea temperatures are a very warm 29°C (83°F). December is an excellent month for swimming in Cairns with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.
December has average maximum temperatures of 19°C (67°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 49% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.1 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 7.2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Northland Region. Sea temperatures are a cold 17°C (62°F). December is too cold for swimming in Northland Region for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
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 50% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.3 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 17.2 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.
It is a good time for sunbathing in North Island. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (65°F). December is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in North Island for prolonged periods of time.
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 49% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.2 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 17.2 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Auckland Region. Sea temperatures are a cold 17°C (62°F). December is too cold for swimming in Auckland Region for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
December has average maximum temperatures of 25°C (77°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 49% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.3 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 2.3cm (0.9inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 12.2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Victoria. Sea temperatures are a cold 15°C (60°F). December is too cold for swimming in Victoria for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
December has average maximum temperatures of 22°C (71°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 49% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.2 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 6.4cm (2.5inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 11.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Waikato Region. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (65°F). December is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Waikato Region for prolonged periods of time.
December has average maximum temperatures of 22°C (71°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 46% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.7 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 6.4cm (2.5inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 11.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Coromandel Peninsula. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (65°F). December is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Coromandel Peninsula for prolonged periods of time.
December has average maximum temperatures of 22°C (71°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 49% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.2 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 6.4cm (2.5inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 11.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Bay of Plenty Region. Sea temperatures are a cold 17°C (62°F). December is too cold for swimming in Bay of Plenty Region for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
December has average maximum temperatures of 18°C (64°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 76% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 11.9hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 5.8cm (2.3inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 14.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Otago Region. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (52°F). December is too cold for swimming in Otago Region for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
December has average maximum temperatures of 18°C (64°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 76% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 11.9hrs making the days very long and bright. December has total rainfall of 5.8cm (2.3inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 14.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in South Island. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (52°F). December is too cold for swimming in South Island for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
December has average maximum temperatures of 20°C (69°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 47% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.1 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 11.8cm (4.6inches) making it often dry with only moderate showers. There are only 11.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Nelson Tasman Region. Sea temperatures are a cold 17°C (62°F). December is too cold for swimming in Nelson Tasman Region for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
December has average maximum temperatures of 20°C (69°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 47% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.1 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 11.8cm (4.6inches) making it often dry with only moderate showers. There are only 11.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Abel Tasman National Park. Sea temperatures are a cold 14°C (57°F). December is too cold for swimming in Abel Tasman National Park for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
December has average maximum temperatures of 18°C (64°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 77% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 12.2hrs making the days exceptionally long and full of sunshine. December has total rainfall of 17.8cm (7.0inches) making it a bit rainy but with only moderate showers. There are 17.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the clear days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Southland Region. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (52°F). December is too cold for swimming in Southland Region for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
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.
