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Rupanyup Weather in December

Rupanyup in December

The short of it: Rupanyup in December averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 11 °C (52 °F), with 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 14 h 39 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 11° · rain 29 mm · daylight 14 h 39 min

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

Thirty years of records give Rupanyup an average December high of 28°, a low of 11° and some 29 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 28°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 39 min in mid-December, 30 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates December 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and November.

Against its neighbours, Rupanyup runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Murtoa, 15 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

December in Rupanyup, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° warmer, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus January
2° colder
Day–night spread
17°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 39 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MurtoaVictoria15 km W28°11°27 mm
HorshamVictoria40 km WSW28°11°29 mm
HavenVictoria42 km WSW28°11°30 mm
DonaldVictoria43 km NE29°12°25 mm
WarracknabealVictoria47 km NNW29°12°28 mm
StawellVictoria49 km SSE26°11°34 mm
DimboolaVictoria57 km WNW29°11°25 mm
CharltonVictoria76 km ENE29°13°27 mm

The Almanac · Rupanyup Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like November: highs about 28°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Rupanyup by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°13°28 mm16 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
February30°13°23 mm16 km/h13 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
March27°11°19 mm14 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
April22°8°26 mm13 km/h11 h 12 min✦✦✦✦✦
May17°6°41 mm12 km/h10 h 12 min✦✦✦✦✦
June14°4°54 mm13 km/h9 h 40 min✦✦✦
July14°4°45 mm13 km/h9 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
August15°4°45 mm13 km/h10 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
September17°5°46 mm14 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
October21°7°34 mm15 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
November25°9°34 mm15 km/h14 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
December28°11°29 mm17 km/h14 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rupanyup in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rupanyup in December?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 11 °C (52 °F), with about 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 28°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Rupanyup?

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

How long are the days in Rupanyup in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 14 h 39 min. These are the longest days of the year; the shortest, in June, last 9 h 40 min.

Does it snow in Rupanyup in December?

Hardly — December nights average 11 °C (52 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Rupanyup in December?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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