Winton Weather in December (1981–2025)

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December at a Glance in Winton

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
38.4°C
Avg Low
❄️
24.0°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
31.2°C
Avg Rain
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49 mm
Avg Humidity
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37%
Avg Wind
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3.6 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
7.6
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+6.1°C
temp difference
🔥Hot afternoons🌙Mild mornings☀️Very sunny🌦️Some rain💨Breezy🏜️Low humidity

Winton December Weather Overview

December is one of the warmer months of the year in Winton, with average highs near 38.4°C and lows around 24°C (mean 31.2°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 49 mm of rainfall and 37% relative humidity across the period.

Winton December Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the warmer months of the year in Winton. Across 45 years of records, the warmest December in Winton was 1981 — when the month averaged 33.6°C — while the coldest was 2000 at 26.7°C. Typical December days reach 38.4°C with nights near 24°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp31.7°C→31.7°C0°C
Max Temp39.6°C→38.8°C-0.8°C
Min Temp23.9°C→24.7°C+0.8°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

26.0°C–28.0°C3 yr (7%)
28.0°C–30.0°C4 yr (9%)
30.0°C–32.0°C20 yr (44%)
32.0°C–34.0°C18 yr (40%)

Winton December Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

December is a relatively wet time of year in Winton, averaging 49 mm of rainfall. The wettest December on record was 2000 with 156 mm, while the driest was 2019 at 2 mm.

Winton December Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Winton during December averages 37%. The most humid December was 2010 at 63%, and the least humid was 2019 at 21%.

Winton December Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

December receives about 7.6 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Winton. The sunniest December was 2019 at 8.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2000 at 6.7.

Winton December Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Winton during December is 3.6 m/s. The windiest December was 2018 at 4.3 m/s, while the calmest was 1997 at 2.8 m/s.

What December Feels Like in Winton

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

How December Ranks in Winton

🔥2nd 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 Winton Weather by Month

Winton December Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp31.1°C30.7°C31.1°C31.6°C31.7°C+0.6°C
Avg High38.7°C37.9°C38.3°C38.7°C38.7°C0°C
Avg Low23.5°C23.5°C24.0°C24.5°C24.7°C+1.2°C
Avg Rain45 mm54 mm62 mm32 mm51 mm+7 mm

Extreme December Records in Winton

🔥Warmest December47.0°C2006
🧊Coldest December13.7°C2010
🌧️Wettest December156 mm2000
🏜️Driest December2 mm2019
🌬️Windiest December4.3 m/s2018

Key Insights for December

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

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December has ranged from a record low of 13.7°C (2010) to a record high of 47°C (2006).

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Rainfall in December is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 49 mm, with a wettest year of 156 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.1°C per decade while lows rose 0.4°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Winton?

A quieter season to visit Winton

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of May and September tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Winton. That said, December — with days averaging 38.4°C and nights around 24°C (mean 31.2°C) and moderate rainfall (49 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the warmth, and often means fewer crowds.

See Winton'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 →

Winton Weather in December — In Depth

☀️ December climate overview

December is one of the warmer months of the year in Winton, with average highs near 38.4°C and lows around 24°C (mean 31.2°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 49 mm of rainfall and 37% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in December

December averages 49 mm of rainfall in Winton, a relatively wet time of year compared with the rest of the year. The wettest December on record saw 156 mm (2000), and the driest just 2 mm (2019). Humidity sits around 37% and average wind speed is 3.6 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 7.6 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 held steady by about 0°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Overnight lows rose from 23.9°C to 24.7°C while daytime highs eased from 39.6°C to 38.8°C, narrowing the gap between day and night.
December Weather in Winton, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202536.3°C30.3°C24.3°C42.9°C18.1°C123 mm46%3.7 m/s—
202440.3°C33.1°C25.9°C44.5°C22.3°C32 mm37%3.6 m/s7.5
202340.5°C32.8°C25.1°C46.2°C18.9°C27 mm32%3.6 m/s8.1
202237.3°C30.0°C22.7°C44.1°C19.0°C39 mm36%3.9 m/s7.7
202139.6°C32.5°C25.4°C44.0°C17.7°C13 mm31%3.4 m/s7.8
202038.2°C31.6°C24.9°C44.9°C20.2°C73 mm41%3.7 m/s7
201941.5°C33.5°C25.4°C45.3°C20.3°C2 mm21%3.8 m/s8.5
201839.8°C32.2°C24.6°C45.0°C16.2°C23 mm32%4.3 m/s8.2
201740.5°C32.9°C25.4°C45.5°C16.3°C11 mm24%3.6 m/s8
201639.0°C32.6°C26.1°C43.7°C22.8°C26 mm37%3.2 m/s7
201537.8°C31.9°C26.1°C42.4°C21.9°C24 mm39%3.9 m/s7
201439.1°C32.1°C25.0°C43.8°C20.3°C37 mm39%3.5 m/s7.2
201339.9°C32.3°C24.6°C45.7°C16.3°C18 mm30%3.6 m/s8
201239.0°C32.0°C25.1°C43.0°C20.0°C21 mm35%3.6 m/s7.5
201135.9°C28.8°C21.7°C40.0°C16.4°C58 mm51%3.2 m/s7.1
201034.2°C27.8°C21.4°C38.9°C13.7°C98 mm63%3.2 m/s6.8
200938.8°C32.2°C25.5°C44.6°C18.3°C63 mm35%3.4 m/s7.3
200839.7°C32.0°C24.4°C43.7°C16.7°C27 mm35%3 m/s7.8
200737.0°C30.2°C23.5°C42.6°C17.3°C127 mm49%3.5 m/s7.1
200637.6°C30.8°C24.1°C47.0°C19.5°C30 mm38%4.1 m/s7.3
200540.3°C32.8°C25.4°C43.1°C18.3°C22 mm29%3.4 m/s7.8
200438.4°C31.0°C23.6°C42.4°C18.9°C50 mm37%3.3 m/s7.4
200338.8°C31.8°C24.7°C44.4°C18.4°C46 mm38%3.6 m/s7.5
200240.2°C32.1°C24.1°C44.8°C17.6°C19 mm21%4 m/s8.2
200139.3°C31.8°C24.2°C43.6°C19.8°C83 mm38%3 m/s7.8
2000 ❄️ 🌧️32.6°C26.7°C20.8°C36.9°C17.6°C156 mm62%3.8 m/s6.7
199933.9°C27.0°C20.1°C39.2°C16.7°C97 mm56%3.8 m/s7.8
199838.7°C31.5°C24.2°C44.4°C16.9°C78 mm36%3.7 m/s7.5
199737.9°C31.8°C25.8°C44.7°C20.9°C93 mm51%2.8 m/s6.8
199638.4°C31.5°C24.5°C46.1°C17.8°C48 mm38%3.5 m/s7.7
199539.6°C32.0°C24.4°C44.8°C17.3°C42 mm29%3.9 m/s7.9
199438.7°C31.4°C24.1°C43.8°C19.4°C13 mm31%3.5 m/s8.2
199336.6°C29.2°C21.8°C41.7°C14.8°C75 mm41%3.8 m/s7.7
199237.0°C29.8°C22.7°C42.8°C18.7°C35 mm38%3.7 m/s7.5
199138.6°C30.5°C22.4°C43.3°C14.8°C35 mm28%3.1 m/s8.1
199039.9°C32.6°C25.3°C45.4°C20.0°C19 mm33%4.1 m/s8.1
198936.0°C28.7°C21.3°C40.7°C16.4°C38 mm51%2.9 m/s8
198837.5°C30.7°C24.0°C42.4°C17.5°C66 mm41%3.6 m/s7.8
198737.9°C31.0°C24.2°C42.3°C14.9°C40 mm35%3.6 m/s7.6
198639.0°C30.8°C22.6°C45.0°C14.3°C56 mm33%3.4 m/s8.2
198539.2°C31.0°C22.7°C44.7°C16.5°C51 mm35%3.1 m/s8.1
198438.7°C30.9°C23.2°C44.1°C17.8°C100 mm40%3.5 m/s7.7
198337.9°C30.5°C23.1°C42.3°C16.4°C14 mm34%4.2 m/s—
198240.4°C32.6°C24.8°C44.7°C16.6°C24 mm28%3.3 m/s—
1981 🔥41.6°C33.6°C25.6°C45.0°C20.2°C16 mm28%3.6 m/s—

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

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Winton December Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Winton in December?▼

The average high in December is around 38.4°C with lows near 24°C (mean 31.2°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Winton in December?▼

December averages 49 mm of rainfall in Winton, a relatively wet time of year. The wettest on record was 156 mm in 2000.

What was the hottest December on record in Winton?▼

The hottest December reached 47°C in 2006. The coldest dipped to 13.7°C in 2010.

Has December in Winton gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average December temperatures have held steady by about 0°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Overnight lows rose from 23.9°C to 24.7°C while daytime highs eased from 39.6°C to 38.8°C, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is December a good time to visit Winton?▼

December is one of the warmer months of the year in Winton and a relatively wet time of year, so plan for around 38.4°C daytime highs and 24°C at night.

Is December the coldest month in Winton?▼

Not quite — December is the 11th coolest month in Winton, averaging 31.2°C.

What should I pack for Winton in December?▼

For December in Winton, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 38.4°C and lows of 24°C.

Is Winton humid in December?▼

Relative humidity in December averages 37% — relatively dry.

How windy is Winton in December?▼

Average wind speed in December is 3.6 m/s. The windiest December on record averaged 4.3 m/s (2018).

Which December had the most rainfall in Winton?▼

The wettest December on record was 2000 with 156 mm. On average, December sees 49 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 Winton 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.