Broome weather in December
Temperature, sea and sunshine in December: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in December
Good
Best time to visit: May – November
What is the weather like in Broome in December?
In December, Broome is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 30.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 78 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Broome.
December compared
How the weather changes from November to January. Tap a month to open it.
| NovemberNov | DecemberDec | JanuaryJan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 85 | 78 | 75 |
| Day | 34° | 34° | 32° |
| Night | 26° | 27° | 27° |
| Sea | 29° | 30° | 30° |
| Sun | 10 h | 8 h | 7 h |
| Rain days | 4 | 9 | 13 |
More details for December
- Daylight
- 13 h 12 min05:10 – 18:22
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 47 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 29 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8Australia/Perth
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %64 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %90 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %64 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in December
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Broome in December: quick answers
Is Broome hot in December?
Yes. In December, Broome is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C and nights stay around 27 °C. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Broome in December?
Yes. In December the sea averages 30.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
Does it rain much in Broome in December?
Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 78 mm in total.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences