Deniliquin Weather in December (1981–2025)

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December at a Glance in Deniliquin

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
31.0°C
Avg Low
❄️
14.7°C
Avg Temp
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22.9°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
37 mm
Avg Humidity
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44%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.1 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
7.9
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+6°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌦️Some rain💨Breezy🏜️Low humidity

Deniliquin December Weather Overview

December is one of the warmer months of the year in Deniliquin, with average highs near 31°C and lows around 14.7°C (mean 22.9°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 37 mm of rainfall and 44% relative humidity across the period.

Deniliquin December Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the warmer months of the year in Deniliquin. Across 45 years of records, the warmest Decembers in Deniliquin were 2015 and 2018 — when the month averaged 25.3°C — while the coldest was 1986 at 20.1°C. Typical December days reach 31°C with nights near 14.7°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp22.5°C→22.7°C+0.2°C
Max Temp30.5°C→30.8°C+0.3°C
Min Temp14.6°C→14.6°C0°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

20.0°C–21.5°C9 yr (20%)
21.5°C–23.0°C12 yr (27%)
23.0°C–24.5°C18 yr (40%)
24.5°C–26.0°C6 yr (13%)

Deniliquin December Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

December is about average for rainfall in Deniliquin, averaging 37 mm of rainfall. The wettest December on record was 1992 with 135 mm, while the driest was 1984 at 2 mm.

Deniliquin December Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Deniliquin during December averages 44%. The most humid December was 1992 at 68%, and the least humid was 2006 at 31%.

Deniliquin December Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

December receives about 7.9 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Deniliquin. The sunniest December was 1994 at 8.7 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1992 at 6.5.

Deniliquin December Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Deniliquin during December is 3.1 m/s. The windiest December was 1984 at 3.7 m/s, while the calmest was 1992 at 2.5 m/s.

What December Feels Like in Deniliquin

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Cool
Morning
🌞
Warm
Afternoon
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Mild
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How December Ranks in Deniliquin

🔥3rd warmest month of the year
🌧️3rd wettest month of the year
☀️1st sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Deniliquin Weather by Month

Deniliquin December Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp22.4°C22.6°C22.8°C23.6°C22.6°C+0.2°C
Avg High30.5°C30.7°C31.1°C31.7°C30.7°C+0.2°C
Avg Low14.3°C14.5°C14.5°C15.5°C14.5°C+0.2°C
Avg Rain35 mm36 mm36 mm43 mm37 mm+2 mm

Extreme December Records in Deniliquin

🔥Warmest December46.3°C2019
🧊Coldest December6.1°C2013
🌧️Wettest December135 mm1992
🏜️Driest December2 mm1984
🌬️Windiest December3.7 m/s1984

Key Insights for December

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December temperatures in Deniliquin have stayed relatively stable across the record.

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December has ranged from a record low of 6.1°C (2013) to a record high of 46.3°C (2019).

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Rainfall in December is about average for rainfall, averaging 37 mm, with a wettest year of 135 mm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Deniliquin?

One of the best times to visit Deniliquin

December is one of the best times to visit Deniliquin. Expect days averaging 31°C and nights around 14.7°C (mean 22.9°C) — warmer than Deniliquin's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (37 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Deniliquin'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 →

Deniliquin Weather in December — In Depth

☀️ December climate overview

December is one of the warmer months of the year in Deniliquin, with average highs near 31°C and lows around 14.7°C (mean 22.9°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 37 mm of rainfall and 44% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in December

December averages 37 mm of rainfall in Deniliquin, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest December on record saw 135 mm (1992), and the driest just 2 mm (1984). Humidity sits around 44% and average wind speed is 3.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 7.9 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 0.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 30.5°C to 30.8°C and overnight lows from 14.6°C to 14.6°C over the same span.
December Weather in Deniliquin, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202531.0°C22.6°C14.1°C42.0°C6.9°C27 mm44%3 m/s—
202432.6°C24.2°C15.9°C43.1°C9.9°C34 mm46%2.9 m/s8.5
202331.0°C23.6°C16.2°C40.0°C10.7°C81 mm52%2.7 m/s7.2
202228.0°C20.4°C12.7°C38.3°C6.7°C41 mm59%2.6 m/s7.8
202131.3°C22.8°C14.3°C41.9°C9.7°C22 mm47%2.7 m/s8.5
202030.3°C22.0°C13.7°C38.5°C8.2°C20 mm41%3.3 m/s8.1
201934.1°C25.1°C16.1°C46.3°C8.2°C12 mm34%3.2 m/s8.4
201833.5°C25.3°C17.2°C43.1°C11.0°C58 mm45%2.9 m/s7.6
201730.7°C23.0°C15.3°C38.4°C8.5°C104 mm53%2.8 m/s7.4
201631.3°C23.3°C15.3°C38.6°C8.4°C27 mm48%2.8 m/s7.5
2015 🔥33.8°C25.3°C16.9°C42.5°C9.2°C21 mm33%2.9 m/s8.5
201432.2°C24.1°C16.0°C37.7°C11.4°C26 mm40%2.9 m/s8.2
201332.1°C23.2°C14.3°C42.1°C6.1°C56 mm43%3 m/s7.8
201232.0°C23.8°C15.6°C41.4°C10.4°C15 mm38%3.3 m/s8.1
201130.1°C22.4°C14.6°C37.0°C7.8°C40 mm48%3 m/s8.2
201027.4°C20.3°C13.3°C40.5°C6.4°C66 mm63%2.9 m/s7.5
200931.8°C23.0°C14.3°C40.7°C9.7°C22 mm42%2.9 m/s8.4
200828.2°C20.7°C13.2°C35.9°C8.0°C64 mm52%3.1 m/s7.7
200731.4°C23.4°C15.4°C40.6°C8.4°C66 mm47%2.9 m/s8
200632.0°C23.2°C14.3°C42.9°C7.4°C9 mm31%3.2 m/s8.3
200531.6°C23.1°C14.6°C45.8°C10.6°C20 mm41%3.3 m/s8.1
200429.2°C21.5°C13.8°C37.9°C7.5°C83 mm52%3 m/s7.7
200332.4°C24.2°C16.1°C41.8°C10.3°C64 mm49%2.7 m/s7.6
200232.6°C24.0°C15.5°C43.0°C7.5°C23 mm35%3.5 m/s7.8
200129.6°C21.4°C13.2°C38.5°C9.5°C5 mm38%3.3 m/s7.8
200032.5°C23.5°C14.4°C41.2°C8.7°C6 mm39%3 m/s8.4
199929.3°C21.6°C13.9°C37.7°C8.5°C56 mm48%3.3 m/s7.5
199832.3°C23.7°C15.0°C42.3°C9.0°C8 mm41%2.9 m/s8.6
199733.0°C24.5°C16.0°C38.9°C11.3°C12 mm36%3.1 m/s8.4
199630.4°C22.0°C13.7°C40.9°C9.0°C8 mm37%3.2 m/s8.1
199529.6°C20.9°C12.2°C37.7°C6.6°C16 mm41%3.2 m/s7.9
199434.4°C25.1°C15.8°C42.0°C8.9°C21 mm32%3 m/s8.7
199328.6°C20.9°C13.3°C40.7°C7.1°C56 mm52%3.3 m/s7.3
1992 🌧️26.5°C20.4°C14.3°C33.6°C8.2°C135 mm68%2.5 m/s6.5
199129.4°C21.6°C13.8°C39.1°C8.6°C35 mm44%3 m/s7.6
199033.4°C25.0°C16.7°C41.1°C8.6°C11 mm34%3.2 m/s8
198932.2°C23.5°C14.7°C40.3°C8.7°C10 mm38%3.2 m/s7.9
198830.5°C22.8°C15.1°C39.3°C8.7°C83 mm55%2.8 m/s7.4
198731.6°C22.8°C14.0°C41.9°C7.0°C25 mm39%3.3 m/s8.4
1986 ❄️27.9°C20.1°C12.3°C38.1°C8.0°C42 mm50%3.3 m/s7.7
198527.5°C20.5°C13.5°C35.3°C10.0°C78 mm55%3.1 m/s7.4
198430.4°C22.1°C13.8°C39.6°C8.3°C2 mm35%3.7 m/s8
198331.4°C23.2°C15.1°C39.5°C8.5°C55 mm44%3.1 m/s—
198232.2°C24.1°C16.0°C40.4°C10.3°C8 mm33%3.2 m/s—
198131.2°C22.8°C14.4°C40.6°C8.9°C12 mm38%3.1 m/s—

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

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Deniliquin December Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Deniliquin in December?▼

The average high in December is around 31°C with lows near 14.7°C (mean 22.9°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Deniliquin in December?▼

December averages 37 mm of rainfall in Deniliquin, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 135 mm in 1992.

What was the hottest December on record in Deniliquin?▼

The hottest December reached 46.3°C in 2019. The coldest dipped to 6.1°C in 2013.

Has December in Deniliquin 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 0.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 30.5°C to 30.8°C and overnight lows from 14.6°C to 14.6°C over the same span.

Is December a good time to visit Deniliquin?▼

December is one of the warmer months of the year in Deniliquin and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 31°C daytime highs and 14.7°C at night.

Is December the coldest month in Deniliquin?▼

Not quite — December is the 10th coolest month in Deniliquin, averaging 22.9°C.

What should I pack for Deniliquin in December?▼

For December in Deniliquin, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 31°C and lows of 14.7°C.

Is Deniliquin humid in December?▼

Relative humidity in December averages 44% — relatively dry.

How windy is Deniliquin in December?▼

Average wind speed in December is 3.1 m/s. The windiest December on record averaged 3.7 m/s (1984).

Which December had the most rainfall in Deniliquin?▼

The wettest December on record was 1992 with 135 mm. On average, December sees 37 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 Deniliquin 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.