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Mosman Weather in December

Mosman in December

The short of it: Mosman in December averages a high of 25 °C (77 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain and about 14 h 24 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 25° · low 17° · rain 84 mm · daylight 14 h 24 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: April & November

Thirty years of records give Mosman an average December high of 25°, a low of 17° and some 84 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 25°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 84 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 24 min in mid-December, 27 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and November.

Against its neighbours, Mosman runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Sydney Central Business District, 4 km to the SW, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Mosman, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
2° warmer, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 24 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Sydney Central Business DistrictNew South Wales4 km SW26°18°81 mm
SydneyNew South Wales4 km SW26°18°81 mm
Surry HillsNew South Wales6 km SSW26°18°85 mm
ManlyNew South Wales6 km NE24°18°88 mm
ChatswoodNew South Wales7 km NW26°17°89 mm
RandwickNew South Wales8 km S26°18°85 mm
MascotNew South Wales11 km SSW27°18°78 mm
Dee WhyNew South Wales11 km NNE25°17°90 mm

The Almanac · Mosman Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Much like November: highs about 25°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 84 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Mosman by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January26°19°114 mm15 km/h14 h 10 min✦✦✦
February26°19°147 mm14 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦✦
March25°18°138 mm13 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦
April23°15°104 mm13 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦
May20°12°91 mm13 km/h10 h 23 min✦✦✦
June18°10°133 mm13 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦✦
July17°9°76 mm14 km/h10 h 6 min✦✦✦
August18°9°76 mm14 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦✦
September20°11°71 mm15 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦
October22°14°73 mm13 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦✦
November23°16°90 mm15 km/h13 h 56 min✦✦✦
December25°17°84 mm15 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mosman in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mosman in December?

Days average 25 °C (77 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 25°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 84 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Mosman?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are April and November.

How long are the days in Mosman in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 14 h 24 min. These are the longest days of the year; the shortest, in June, last 9 h 55 min.

Does it snow in Mosman in December?

Hardly — December nights average 17 °C (63 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Mosman in December?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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