Warwick Weather in December (1981–2025)

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December at a Glance in Warwick

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
30.5°C
Avg Low
❄️
16.4°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
23.5°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
97 mm
Avg Humidity
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63%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.7 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
6.8
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+4.9°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Warwick December Weather Overview

December is one of the warmer months of the year in Warwick, with average highs near 30.5°C and lows around 16.4°C (mean 23.5°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 97 mm of rainfall and 63% relative humidity across the period.

Warwick December Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the warmer months of the year in Warwick. Across 45 years of records, the warmest December in Warwick was 1990 — when the month averaged 26.3°C — while the coldest was 1999 at 20.6°C. Typical December days reach 30.5°C with nights near 16.4°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp23.1°C→24.0°C+0.9°C
Max Temp30.2°C→31.0°C+0.8°C
Min Temp16.0°C→17.0°C+1°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

20.0°C–21.8°C5 yr (11%)
21.8°C–23.5°C19 yr (42%)
23.5°C–25.3°C15 yr (33%)
25.3°C–27.0°C6 yr (13%)

Warwick December Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

December is a relatively wet time of year in Warwick, averaging 97 mm of rainfall. The wettest December on record was 2010 with 291 mm, while the driest was 2019 at 29 mm.

Warwick December Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Warwick during December averages 63%. The most humid December was 2010 at 81%, and the least humid was 2019 at 47%.

Warwick December Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

December receives about 6.8 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Warwick. The sunniest December was 2005 at 7.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2010 at 5.

Warwick December Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Warwick during December is 2.7 m/s. The windiest December was 1988 at 3.4 m/s, while the calmest was 2021 at 2.1 m/s.

What December Feels Like in Warwick

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

How December Ranks in Warwick

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

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

Explore Warwick Weather by Month

Warwick December Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp23.0°C23.1°C23.6°C23.8°C24.1°C+1.1°C
Avg High30.1°C30.2°C30.6°C30.9°C31.0°C+0.9°C
Avg Low15.9°C16.0°C16.7°C16.6°C17.2°C+1.3°C
Avg Rain102 mm104 mm94 mm98 mm79 mm-23 mm

Extreme December Records in Warwick

🔥Warmest December41.3°C1990
🧊Coldest December7.9°C2010
🌧️Wettest December291 mm2010
🏜️Driest December29 mm2019
🌬️Windiest December3.4 m/s1988

Key Insights for December

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December temperatures in Warwick 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 7.9°C (2010) to a record high of 41.3°C (1990).

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Rainfall in December is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 97 mm, with a wettest year of 291 mm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Warwick?

One of the best times to visit Warwick

December is one of the best times to visit Warwick. Expect days averaging 30.5°C and nights around 16.4°C (mean 23.5°C) — warmer than Warwick's yearly average — with higher rainfall (97 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Warwick'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 →

Warwick Weather in December — In Depth

☀️ December climate overview

December is one of the warmer months of the year in Warwick, with average highs near 30.5°C and lows around 16.4°C (mean 23.5°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 97 mm of rainfall and 63% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in December

December averages 97 mm of rainfall in Warwick, a relatively wet time of year compared with the rest of the year. The wettest December on record saw 291 mm (2010), and the driest just 29 mm (2019). Humidity sits around 63% and average wind speed is 2.7 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 6.8 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 30.2°C to 31°C and overnight lows from 16°C to 17°C over the same span.
December Weather in Warwick, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202532.6°C24.7°C16.8°C38.1°C11.7°C39 mm56%2.5 m/s—
202431.8°C25.0°C18.3°C36.7°C13.8°C98 mm67%2.4 m/s6.9
202332.6°C25.6°C18.7°C37.8°C15.0°C116 mm63%2.4 m/s7.3
202230.2°C22.5°C14.8°C36.3°C10.3°C42 mm56%2.9 m/s6.9
202128.0°C22.2°C16.3°C32.1°C11.3°C74 mm73%2.1 m/s6.9
202031.0°C24.6°C18.3°C40.9°C14.2°C107 mm66%2.9 m/s5.9
201934.9°C26.2°C17.6°C39.6°C12.8°C29 mm47%3 m/s7.7
201832.7°C24.8°C16.9°C38.4°C13.7°C56 mm57%3.2 m/s7.5
201732.3°C24.9°C17.6°C37.9°C11.7°C79 mm60%2.6 m/s7.1
201633.1°C25.3°C17.5°C38.6°C13.7°C41 mm58%2.7 m/s7
201530.0°C23.1°C16.1°C35.4°C11.8°C71 mm63%2.6 m/s6.6
201429.7°C23.5°C17.3°C35.9°C13.0°C177 mm69%2.4 m/s6.1
201331.9°C23.6°C15.4°C40.3°C8.9°C38 mm57%2.5 m/s7.3
201231.7°C24.5°C17.3°C38.9°C12.1°C102 mm59%2.6 m/s6.7
201127.1°C20.8°C14.5°C32.7°C10.8°C95 mm69%2.8 m/s5.7
2010 🌧️25.6°C20.9°C16.1°C30.0°C7.9°C291 mm81%2.8 m/s5
200932.0°C25.2°C18.3°C39.6°C13.4°C105 mm60%2.6 m/s6.3
200829.6°C23.0°C16.4°C34.8°C11.6°C100 mm67%2.6 m/s6.8
200727.6°C22.0°C16.4°C31.6°C14.0°C101 mm74%2.7 m/s5.6
200629.7°C22.3°C14.8°C34.3°C11.3°C52 mm60%2.9 m/s6.4
200533.1°C25.4°C17.6°C38.6°C10.4°C71 mm57%2.5 m/s7.8
200429.4°C23.0°C16.6°C36.3°C10.1°C127 mm66%2.6 m/s6.4
200330.2°C23.3°C16.5°C37.7°C12.4°C132 mm67%2.5 m/s6.5
200230.9°C23.3°C15.7°C38.1°C10.0°C101 mm57%2.7 m/s7.2
200131.9°C24.5°C17.1°C37.7°C13.6°C83 mm59%2.6 m/s6.9
200031.5°C24.3°C17.2°C37.0°C14.2°C65 mm60%2.5 m/s6.6
1999 ❄️27.2°C20.6°C14.0°C33.7°C11.5°C132 mm68%2.9 m/s6.8
199831.0°C23.9°C16.8°C36.5°C10.6°C62 mm63%2.6 m/s6.9
199732.5°C25.4°C18.3°C38.3°C13.4°C91 mm62%2.5 m/s7.1
199630.0°C23.0°C15.9°C38.4°C10.8°C133 mm65%2.7 m/s6.7
199528.2°C21.4°C14.7°C32.3°C10.3°C154 mm68%2.6 m/s7.2
199431.0°C23.3°C15.6°C38.2°C11.9°C70 mm60%2.9 m/s7.2
199329.9°C22.4°C15.0°C37.2°C8.9°C96 mm58%3 m/s6.9
199229.7°C22.9°C16.0°C35.8°C11.3°C76 mm62%2.7 m/s6.6
199128.8°C22.0°C15.2°C33.4°C11.9°C174 mm68%2.7 m/s6.8
1990 🔥34.2°C26.3°C18.3°C41.3°C13.8°C53 mm55%2.7 m/s6.9
198929.3°C22.3°C15.2°C34.6°C11.1°C112 mm66%2.6 m/s6.9
198830.2°C23.6°C17.0°C34.3°C13.4°C105 mm68%3.4 m/s6.2
198729.8°C23.0°C16.1°C34.6°C9.2°C87 mm65%2.7 m/s6.9
198630.5°C22.8°C15.1°C38.1°C9.2°C47 mm58%2.9 m/s7.2
198530.7°C23.4°C16.1°C38.6°C12.4°C119 mm60%2.5 m/s7
198431.7°C23.9°C16.2°C36.7°C11.1°C73 mm56%2.6 m/s6.6
198327.3°C20.7°C14.0°C33.8°C10.2°C90 mm71%2.6 m/s—
198230.6°C23.4°C16.2°C35.5°C12.9°C143 mm62%2.5 m/s—
198130.9°C24.2°C17.5°C38.9°C14.0°C144 mm66%2.6 m/s—

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

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Warwick December Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Warwick in December?▼

The average high in December is around 30.5°C with lows near 16.4°C (mean 23.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Warwick in December?▼

December averages 97 mm of rainfall in Warwick, a relatively wet time of year. The wettest on record was 291 mm in 2010.

What was the hottest December on record in Warwick?▼

The hottest December reached 41.3°C in 1990. The coldest dipped to 7.9°C in 2010.

Has December in Warwick 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 30.2°C to 31°C and overnight lows from 16°C to 17°C over the same span.

Is December a good time to visit Warwick?▼

December is one of the warmer months of the year in Warwick and a relatively wet time of year, so plan for around 30.5°C daytime highs and 16.4°C at night.

Is December the coldest month in Warwick?▼

Not quite — December is the 10th coolest month in Warwick, averaging 23.5°C.

What should I pack for Warwick in December?▼

For December in Warwick, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 30.5°C and lows of 16.4°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Warwick humid in December?▼

Relative humidity in December averages 63% — moderately humid.

How windy is Warwick in December?▼

Average wind speed in December is 2.7 m/s. The windiest December on record averaged 3.4 m/s (1988).

Which December had the most rainfall in Warwick?▼

The wettest December on record was 2010 with 291 mm. On average, December sees 97 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 Warwick 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.