Campbelltown Weather in December (1981–2025)

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December at a Glance in Campbelltown

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
28.4°C
Avg Low
❄️
14.4°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
21.4°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
79 mm
Avg Humidity
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65%
Avg Wind
🌬️
1.4 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
6.6
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+5.2°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Campbelltown December Weather Overview

December is one of the warmer months of the year in Campbelltown, with average highs near 28.4°C and lows around 14.4°C (mean 21.4°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 79 mm of rainfall and 65% relative humidity across the period.

Campbelltown December Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the warmer months of the year in Campbelltown. Across 45 years of records, the warmest December in Campbelltown was 1990 — when the month averaged 24.6°C — while the coldest was 2011 at 16.9°C. Typical December days reach 28.4°C with nights near 14.4°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp20.9°C→21.8°C+0.9°C
Max Temp27.9°C→28.9°C+1°C
Min Temp13.9°C→14.8°C+0.9°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

16.0°C–18.3°C1 yr (2%)
18.3°C–20.5°C13 yr (29%)
20.5°C–22.8°C20 yr (44%)
22.8°C–25.0°C11 yr (24%)

Campbelltown December Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the drier months in Campbelltown, averaging 79 mm of rainfall. The wettest December on record was 1991 with 223 mm, while the driest was 2019 at 3 mm.

Campbelltown December Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Campbelltown during December averages 65%. The most humid December was 1992 at 81%, and the least humid was 2019 at 48%.

Campbelltown December Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

December receives about 6.6 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Campbelltown. The sunniest December was 2005 at 8.3 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1992 at 5.6.

Campbelltown December Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Campbelltown during December is 1.4 m/s. The windiest Decembers were 2002 and 2012 at 1.6 m/s, while the calmest were 2011, 2018 and 2021, among others at 1.2 m/s.

What December Feels Like in Campbelltown

🌅
Cool
Morning
🌞
Warm
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How December Ranks in Campbelltown

🔥3rd warmest month of the year
🌵5th driest month of the year
☀️1st sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Campbelltown Weather by Month

Campbelltown December Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp20.6°C21.1°C21.8°C22.0°C21.7°C+1.1°C
Avg High27.3°C28.0°C28.9°C28.9°C28.7°C+1.4°C
Avg Low13.8°C14.1°C14.6°C15.0°C14.8°C+1°C
Avg Rain87 mm85 mm68 mm78 mm75 mm-12 mm

Extreme December Records in Campbelltown

🔥Warmest December44.1°C2019
🧊Coldest December5.7°C2011
🌧️Wettest December223 mm1991
🏜️Driest December3 mm2019
🌬️Windiest December1.6 m/s2002

Key Insights for December

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December temperatures in Campbelltown have risen by about 0.9°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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December has ranged from a record low of 5.7°C (2011) to a record high of 44.1°C (2019).

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Rainfall in December is one of the drier months, averaging 79 mm, with a wettest year of 223 mm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Campbelltown?

One of the best times to visit Campbelltown

December is one of the best times to visit Campbelltown. Expect days averaging 28.4°C and nights around 14.4°C (mean 21.4°C) — warmer than Campbelltown's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (79 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Campbelltown's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Campbelltown Weather in December — In Depth

☀️ December climate overview

December is one of the warmer months of the year in Campbelltown, with average highs near 28.4°C and lows around 14.4°C (mean 21.4°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 79 mm of rainfall and 65% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in December

December averages 79 mm of rainfall in Campbelltown, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest December on record saw 223 mm (1991), and the driest just 3 mm (2019). Humidity sits around 65% and average wind speed is 1.4 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 6.6 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How December has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average December temperatures have risen by about 0.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 27.9°C to 28.9°C and overnight lows from 13.9°C to 14.8°C over the same span.
December Weather in Campbelltown, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202531.3°C23.2°C15.1°C41.2°C8.3°C60 mm54%1.4 m/s—
202432.1°C24.2°C16.3°C41.0°C11.2°C41 mm61%1.4 m/s7.6
202329.9°C23.1°C16.3°C40.3°C12.4°C120 mm70%1.3 m/s6
202225.4°C18.8°C12.3°C34.3°C7.7°C37 mm67%1.3 m/s6.8
202126.0°C19.9°C13.9°C34.7°C9.2°C87 mm76%1.2 m/s6
202027.3°C21.0°C14.8°C39.2°C10.8°C105 mm68%1.5 m/s5.7
201932.3°C23.9°C15.4°C44.1°C9.5°C3 mm48%1.5 m/s7.1
201828.8°C22.1°C15.5°C38.4°C9.6°C136 mm70%1.2 m/s6.6
201731.2°C24.0°C16.7°C42.2°C12.2°C62 mm63%1.4 m/s6.1
201631.4°C24.2°C17.0°C38.1°C12.4°C73 mm60%1.4 m/s6.3
201529.8°C22.4°C15.0°C39.7°C11.1°C75 mm59%1.4 m/s6.9
201428.7°C22.2°C15.7°C35.7°C9.5°C132 mm67%1.3 m/s6.3
201328.9°C21.4°C14.0°C39.7°C7.6°C51 mm62%1.3 m/s7.2
201230.0°C22.4°C14.7°C38.9°C9.4°C43 mm60%1.6 m/s6.2
2011 ❄️21.8°C16.9°C12.0°C28.8°C5.7°C99 mm80%1.2 m/s5.7
201026.0°C20.1°C14.2°C34.5°C8.0°C107 mm74%1.3 m/s6.2
200930.5°C22.9°C15.3°C41.2°C10.1°C71 mm60%1.5 m/s6.7
200828.5°C21.3°C14.1°C35.7°C9.5°C82 mm61%1.4 m/s6.6
200725.0°C19.7°C14.3°C31.3°C10.9°C114 mm78%1.2 m/s5.7
200628.1°C21.1°C14.0°C39.4°C7.0°C77 mm64%1.4 m/s6.1
200531.9°C23.3°C14.6°C40.3°C9.5°C29 mm54%1.3 m/s8.3
200427.8°C21.0°C14.2°C39.0°C8.3°C89 mm67%1.4 m/s6.5
200329.0°C22.1°C15.2°C39.8°C11.1°C53 mm67%1.3 m/s6.2
200229.1°C21.8°C14.4°C41.0°C8.8°C79 mm61%1.6 m/s6.8
200129.4°C21.9°C14.4°C38.0°C10.4°C39 mm58%1.3 m/s6.6
200030.1°C22.7°C15.2°C38.4°C8.1°C45 mm61%1.3 m/s7.3
199925.5°C19.5°C13.5°C33.6°C7.6°C90 mm70%1.3 m/s6.2
199828.7°C22.0°C15.4°C36.1°C10.8°C47 mm67%1.3 m/s6.6
199732.1°C24.2°C16.3°C39.7°C12.2°C36 mm56%1.4 m/s6.7
199628.6°C20.9°C13.2°C36.9°C8.8°C51 mm62%1.4 m/s6.6
199525.3°C18.7°C12.2°C31.5°C5.9°C78 mm70%1.3 m/s6.6
199429.6°C22.0°C14.3°C42.5°C7.7°C62 mm63%1.5 m/s6.9
199328.4°C21.2°C14.1°C39.3°C9.7°C46 mm62%1.5 m/s6.4
199223.6°C18.6°C13.5°C29.5°C8.9°C173 mm81%1.2 m/s5.6
1991 🌧️24.8°C18.8°C12.7°C34.7°C6.7°C223 mm73%1.3 m/s6.2
1990 🔥33.3°C24.6°C15.9°C40.5°C9.6°C46 mm56%1.5 m/s7.4
198927.2°C20.5°C13.7°C35.5°C8.5°C126 mm67%1.4 m/s6.8
198826.1°C20.5°C15.0°C33.1°C9.5°C129 mm76%1.3 m/s5.8
198726.4°C19.9°C13.4°C36.9°C6.8°C78 mm68%1.3 m/s6.6
198627.0°C19.8°C12.7°C35.1°C7.4°C28 mm62%1.4 m/s7.1
198526.6°C20.3°C14.0°C33.9°C9.7°C118 mm69%1.2 m/s6.5
198426.6°C19.7°C12.7°C38.0°C7.5°C88 mm60%1.3 m/s7.1
198326.0°C19.8°C13.6°C38.7°C7.4°C111 mm71%1.2 m/s—
198231.1°C23.0°C14.9°C40.2°C10.1°C23 mm54%1.5 m/s—
198129.0°C21.7°C14.3°C37.6°C9.6°C82 mm63%1.3 m/s—

Actual recorded December data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Campbelltown December Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Campbelltown in December?▼

The average high in December is around 28.4°C with lows near 14.4°C (mean 21.4°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Campbelltown in December?▼

December averages 79 mm of rainfall in Campbelltown, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 223 mm in 1991.

What was the hottest December on record in Campbelltown?▼

The hottest December reached 44.1°C in 2019. The coldest dipped to 5.7°C in 2011.

Has December in Campbelltown gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average December temperatures have risen by about 0.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 27.9°C to 28.9°C and overnight lows from 13.9°C to 14.8°C over the same span.

Is December a good time to visit Campbelltown?▼

December is one of the warmer months of the year in Campbelltown and one of the drier months, so plan for around 28.4°C daytime highs and 14.4°C at night.

Is December the coldest month in Campbelltown?▼

Not quite — December is the 10th coolest month in Campbelltown, averaging 21.4°C.

What should I pack for Campbelltown in December?▼

For December in Campbelltown, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 28.4°C and lows of 14.4°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Campbelltown humid in December?▼

Relative humidity in December averages 65% — moderately humid.

How windy is Campbelltown in December?▼

Average wind speed in December is 1.4 m/s. The windiest December on record averaged 1.6 m/s (2002).

Which December had the most rainfall in Campbelltown?▼

The wettest December on record was 1991 with 223 mm. On average, December sees 79 mm.

Where does this December weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Campbelltown behaves each December, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for December specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.