Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney in December

A great time to visit. The best months for Sydney are February, October, November and December. In December, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; mostly dry with the odd shower.

A great time to visit.

Avg temp

22°C

Rainfall

68 mm

Crowds

Ideal

~Cost/day

$150

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Weather and what to pack

In December, Sydney is typically warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; mostly dry with the odd shower. Average temperatures sit around 22°C with about 68mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Sydney in December

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

General Post Office, Sydney

The General Post Office is a heritage-listed landmark building located in Martin Place, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The original building was constructed in two stages begi

Sydney Cenotaph

The Sydney Cenotaph is a heritage-listed monument located in Martin Place, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by Bertram Mackennal and built from 1927 to 1929 b

343 George Street, Sydney

343 George Street, Sydney is a heritage-listed former bank building and now nine-storey retail and commercial premises. It is located at 343 George Street in the Sydney central bus

1999 Sydney hailstorm

On the afternoon 14 April 1999, a powerful hailstorm formed north of Nowra and moved north toward the city of Sydney in New South Wales, Australia. It was the costliest natural dis

Local food tour of Sydney

Taste the signature dishes of Sydney.

Central market & street-food lunch

Grab lunch where locals do.

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Sydney in December: FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Sydney?+

A great time to visit. Sydney's best months are generally February, October, November and December.

What is the weather like in Sydney in December?+

Expect average temperatures around 22°C. Rainfall averages about 68mm for the month. In short, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What should I pack for Sydney in December?+

Based on the typical December weather: warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What is there to do in Sydney in December?+

Popular things to do include General Post Office, Sydney, Sydney Cenotaph, 343 George Street, Sydney and 1999 Sydney hailstorm. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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