{"id":871310,"date":"2022-10-30T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-30T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=871310"},"modified":"2026-02-11T19:29:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T18:29:30","slug":"best-month-visit-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/best-month-visit-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"Why December is the Best Month to Visit Australia, by Experts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If we had to take a guess, we\u2019d bet that most people have put <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/destinations\/australia-and-new-zealand\/australia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Australia<\/a> on their travel bucket list. Why do we love it so much? It\u2019s not just the extraordinary landscapes and wildlife, but also the gorgeous cities, vibrant cultures, delicious food, and fantastic weather. So when is the best month to visit Australia and experience the Land Down Under in all its glory? Our experts say December is the ultimate month, thanks to the summer sun and the packed roster of amazing holiday events.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We talked to Travel Director Tony De Quintal, to find out exactly why December is his favourite month in Australia. Tony has been a Travel Director for over 23 incredible years. He\u2019s also a proud Aussie and loves to show off his sunburnt country to our guests. So when he says that December is the best month to visit Australia, we take note! Here\u2019s what he had to say\u2026&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/tours\/australian-highlights?season=summer+2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Australian Highlights<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-december-is-the-summer-season-in-australia\"><strong>December is the summer season in Australia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the Northern Hemisphere shivers its way through winter, December is the start of summer in Australia.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tony says: \u201cI think it&#8217;s the anticipation before the summer holiday season. There&#8217;s excitement in the air. With it being the first month of summer Down Under, the lead-up to the holidays is busy and fun. People are outdoors, active and catching up with family and friends. The beaches, with their golden hot sand and surf, are the highlight of this month. It&#8217;s what Australia is known for. It might sound clich\u00e9 but it&#8217;s the truth\u2026 Our beaches are some of the best in the world and December is the month when fun in the sun begins.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-travel-to-australia-in-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A pocket guide to travel to Australia in 2022<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-december-weather-in-australia\"><strong>December weather in Australia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The weather is just one of the many reasons why December is the best month to visit Australia. The weather is generally warm, sunny and hovering around 25\u00b0C in most cities, but we take a zip around the capitals to find out what you can expect weather-wise for your December trip to Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sydney, New South Wales<\/strong><br>Highs: 25\u00b0C \/ Lows: 18\u00b0C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Melbourne, Victoria<\/strong><br>Highs: 24\u00b0C \/ Lows: 14\u00b0C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brisbane, Queensland<\/strong><br>Highs: 29\u00b0C \/ Lows: 21\u00b0C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adelaide, South Australia<\/strong><br>Highs: 26\u00b0C \/ Lows: 16\u00b0C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Perth, Western Australia<\/strong><br>Highs: 28\u00b0C \/ Lows: 17\u00b0C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Darwin, Northern Territory<\/strong><br>Highs: 33\u00b0C \/ Lows: 25\u00b0C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hobart, Tasmania<br><\/strong>Highs: 21\u00b0C \/ Lows: 11\u00b0C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Canberra, Australia Capital Territory<\/strong><br>Highs: 26\u00b0C \/ Lows: 12\u00b0C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you can count on the southern parts of Australia to be pleasantly warm, if you\u2019re travelling to the northern parts of the country, like Darwin, Alice Springs, Uluru and Cairns, you should prepare for hotter temperatures over 30\u00b0C. You should also expect a higher chance of rainfall since this is a tropical region and the monsoon season starts in northern Australia in mid-December. Rain is less likely in other parts of the country, but always check the forecast before you go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GET INSPIRED BY: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/tours\/outback-adventure?season=summer+2023\">Outback Adventure<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-december-events-in-australia\"><strong>December events in Australia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As Tony says, December is the best month to visit Australia because it\u2019s the start lead of the fun silly season, with a bunch of Christmas, New Year\u2019s Eve, and other events to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve never celebrated Christmas in the summer, we can tell you it\u2019s a unique experience we think you\u2019ll love! Instead of snow, scarves, and hot cocoa, it\u2019s all about BBQs in the sun and carols on the beach. Here are some of our favourite December events in Australia that you can\u2019t miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/australia-and-new-zealand-experiences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trafalgar&#8217;s authentic Australia and New Zealand experiences<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-christmas-day-at-bondi-beach\">Christmas Day at Bondi Beach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every year on Christmas Day, thousands of people flock to the famous Bondi Beach to sing carols, have a picnic and a swim, and enjoy the festivities. Just don\u2019t forget to bring sunscreen and a hat and always swim between the flags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-penguin-parade-on-phillip-island\">Penguin Parade on Phillip Island<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re in Melbourne in December, you can\u2019t miss watching the penguins marching along <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitphillipisland.com.au\/products\/phillip-island-nature-parks-penguin-parade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Phillip Island<\/a>. It\u2019s an adorable experience and the perfect way to enjoy summer in Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/tours\/highlights-of-australia-and-new-zealand?season=summer+2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Highlights of Australia and New Zealand<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-boxing-day-yacht-race\">Boxing Day Yacht Race<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a sailing enthusiast, you\u2019ll love watching the annual Sydney Harbour Yacht Race on Boxing Day (26 December). It starts in Sydney Harbour and ends in Hobart Tasmania, and it\u2019s incredible to see the harbour filled with stunning ships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-new-year-s-eve-in-sydney\">New Year\u2019s Eve in Sydney<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you love a good firework display, be sure to head to Sydney Harbour on New Year\u2019s Eve. The city is known for throwing one of the world\u2019s biggest NYE parties. You\u2019ll join thousands of revellers on the harbour foreshore and be mesmerised as the beautiful fireworks show lights up the sky over the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-taste-of-tasmania-food-festival\">Taste of Tasmania food festival<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a foodie, the best month to visit Australia is definitely December. <a href=\"https:\/\/tasteofsummer.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Taste of Tasmania<\/a>, Australia\u2019s biggest and longest-running food and wine festival, happens over New Year\u2019s showcasing the best of Tasmania\u2019s home-grown, gourmet delights. You\u2019ll also get to see the purple lavender blooming in the northeast of this gorgeous island state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/tours\/perfect-tasmania?season=summer+2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Perfect Tasmania<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is just the tip of the iceberg &#8211; there are plenty of other fantastic events and things to do in December. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/destinations\/australia-and-new-zealand\/australia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Australia trips<\/a> to get inspired and start planning your holiday Down Under.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>What do you think is the best month to visit Australia? Let us know in the comments below!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If we had to take a guess, we\u2019d bet that most people have put Australia on their travel bucket list. 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