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Randwick Weather in December

Randwick in December

The short of it: Randwick in December averages a high of 26 °C (78 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 85 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 October and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 26° · low 18° · rain 85 mm · daylight 14 h 24 min

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

Thirty years of records give Randwick an average December high of 26°, a low of 18° and some 85 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 26°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 85 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 October and April.

Against its neighbours, Randwick runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Maroubra, 4 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

December in Randwick, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
2° warmer, 7.0 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
MaroubraNew South Wales4 km SSW26°18°81 mm
Surry HillsNew South Wales5 km NW26°18°85 mm
MascotNew South Wales5 km WSW27°18°78 mm
SydneyNew South Wales6 km NW26°18°81 mm
Sydney Central Business DistrictNew South Wales7 km NW26°18°81 mm
MosmanNew South Wales8 km N25°17°84 mm
MarrickvilleNew South Wales9 km W27°18°78 mm
EarlwoodNew South Wales11 km W27°18°76 mm

The Almanac · Randwick 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 26°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 85 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Randwick by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°19°113 mm16 km/h14 h 10 min✦✦✦
February27°19°148 mm17 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦✦
March26°18°141 mm13 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦
April23°15°105 mm11 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦
May21°12°92 mm13 km/h10 h 23 min✦✦✦
June18°10°135 mm13 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦✦
July17°8°78 mm12 km/h10 h 6 min✦✦✦
August19°9°76 mm14 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦✦
September21°11°72 mm15 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦
October23°14°74 mm13 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦✦
November24°16°92 mm15 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦
December26°18°85 mm15 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Randwick in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Randwick in December?

Days average 26 °C (78 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 26°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 85 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Randwick?

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

How long are the days in Randwick 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 54 min.

Does it snow in Randwick in December?

Hardly — December nights average 18 °C (64 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Randwick in December?

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

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