City break

Perth weather in December

Temperature, sea and sunshine in December: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

86

Holiday weather in December

Excellent

Best time to visit: March – May, September – December

Air temperature29°CNight 17°
Sea temperature21.0°Crefreshing
Sunshine12hrs / dayof 14.2 h daylight
Rainy days2days / month9 mm

What is the weather like in Perth in December?

In December, Perth is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Perth.

December compared

How the weather changes from November to January. Tap a month to open it.

NovemberNovDecemberDecJanuaryJan
Score1008673
Day26°29°31°
Night15°17°19°
Sea20°21°22°
Sun11 h12 h12 h
Rain days422

More details for December

Daylight
14 h 13 min05:05 – 19:18
UV index
11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
Wind
29 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
26 %on average
Hot days
13 days30 °C or more
Time zone
UTC+8Australia/Perth

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %71 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in December

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • Windproof jacket

Perth in December: quick answers

Is Perth hot in December?

Yes. In December, Perth is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C and nights stay around 17 °C. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.

Can you swim in Perth in December?

Yes. In December the sea averages 21.0 °C – refreshing for a swim.

Does it rain much in Perth in December?

It hardly ever rains.

Perth month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)