Tibooburra in December
If December is your window for visiting Tibooburra, here's what the climate data says you can expect.
Daytime highs average 36.4 degrees, dropping to 23.8 degrees overnight. That's a 13-degree swing between day and night. It's the kind of heat that makes you rethink outdoor plans after 11am.
At 36.4 degrees, December runs 8.3 degrees above Tibooburra's annual average of 28.1 degrees.
Rainfall in December averages 17mm over about 3 days. That means roughly a 10% chance of rain on any given day, so you can leave the umbrella at the hotel.
Solar exposure averages 28.9 MJ/m2 per day in December, with UV levels in the extreme range. Sunscreen, hat, and sunnies are all essential. You can burn in under 10 minutes.
December scores 1.9/10 on our Comfort Score. It's the tough end of the year weather-wise.
Packing tip: bring loose cotton or linen gear, something warmer for mornings and evenings, and SPF 50+ sunscreen and a hat.
The full data breakdown is below. You can also see how other Australian cities compare in December.
December at a Glance
Temperature Range
Daily temperature range in December. The bar shows the typical spread between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
What to Pack
- Cotton or linen fabrics to stay cool
- High SPF sunscreen (50+), sunglasses, and UV-protective clothing
Coming From Overseas?
How December in Tibooburra stacks up against major cities around the world.
About 28 degrees warmer and considerably drier.
About 30 degrees warmer and considerably drier.
About 24 degrees warmer and considerably drier.
How December Compares
Tibooburra's monthly climate at a glance. December is highlighted.
| Month | Max | Min | Rain | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38.0 | 24.5 | 73mm | 1.0 |
| Feb | 35.4 | 23.3 | 76mm | 2.7 |
| Mar | 33.7 | 22.7 | 104mm | 3.3 |
| Apr | 24.6 | 13.7 | 5mm | 10.0 |
| May | 21.1 | 11.0 | 34mm | 8.0 |
| Jun | 17.4 | 7.2 | 21mm | 5.4 |
| Jul | 16.5 | 6.8 | 28mm | 4.9 |
| Aug | 23.8 | 11.1 | 9mm | 10.0 |
| Sep | 25.1 | 12.3 | 9mm | 10.0 |
| Oct | 31.2 | 17.6 | 12mm | 6.3 |
| Nov | 34.1 | 21.3 | 23mm | 4.1 |
| Dec | 36.4 | 23.8 | 17mm | 1.9 |