Katherine in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Katherine in december 2026
The weather in Katherine in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
tolerable weather UV index: 8
Weather at 6am
79°F
Clear/Sunny
49% of time
18%
15%
10%
Weather at 12pm
95°F
Clear/Sunny
34% of time
28%
27%
7%
Weather at 6pm
90°F
Partly Cloudy
26% of time
25%
23%
22%
Weather at 3am
81°F
36%
25%
16%
16%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Katherine in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Katherine in december.
The climate of Katherine in december is tolerable
the weather in Katherine in december is wet (with 13.5in of precipitation over 14 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in november there is an average of 4.7in of rainfall over 7 days.
The climate is very warm in this location this month. The high seasonal norm is 97°F. The minimum is 79°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Katherine is 88°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Katherine in december with a maximum record of 112°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 72°F in 2009. You can expect to have 86°F or more across the month.
Day length in Katherine in december is 12:58. The sun rises at 06:07 and sunset is at 19:05.
With proper weather, the month of december is okay (but not good) to go in this city.
Katherine: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Katherine forward, the month of january has a better weather forecast than december. more information
December: another location in Australia?
If you want to go to Australia in december, there are destinations with better weather than Katherine:
In december, Adelaide, Alice Springs, Melbourne, Perth, Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Esperance have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Sydney, Brisbane (Queensland), Cairns, Canberra, Hobart (Tasmania) and Mackay have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Katherine in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 88°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 97°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 112°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 72°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 29 day(s) (94%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 13km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 13.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 14 day(s) (45%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 8.3in (2015) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 83% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.12km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 37% | ||||
| UV index | 8 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:07 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:05 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:58 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Katherine in december 2025:
76°F to 83°F
79°F to 101°F
76°F to 103°F
79°F to 103°F
83°F to 101°F
79°F to 104°F
81°F to 103°F
77°F to 90°F
79°F to 101°F
81°F to 104°F
81°F to 103°F
79°F to 104°F
79°F to 101°F
79°F to 103°F
81°F to 104°F
81°F to 101°F
79°F to 99°F
76°F to 92°F
76°F to 94°F
77°F to 94°F
79°F to 94°F
79°F to 97°F
79°F to 94°F
76°F to 83°F
76°F to 83°F
74°F to 83°F
76°F to 94°F
77°F to 95°F
76°F to 101°F
77°F to 97°F
79°F to 95°F
Map: other cities in Australia in december
Cities near Katherine:
| Kakadu National Park in december | tolerable weather |
| Daly Waters in december | tolerable weather |
| Darwin in december | tolerable weather |
| Purnululu National Park in december | good weather |
| Nhulunbuy in december | tolerable weather |
| Prince Regent National Park in december | good weather |
| Derby in december | tolerable weather |
| Normanton in december | tolerable weather |
| Mount Isa in december | good weather |
| Alice Springs in december | perfect weather |
| Broome in december | good weather |
| Thursday Island in december | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Katherine
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Weather data for Katherine in december:
Weather data for Katherine for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Katherine. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Katherine can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Katherine.