Temperatures in December
It's warm in December in Gold Coast with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 26°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 20°C and 22°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Gold Coast in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Gold Coast with hot temperatures, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights close to 21°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 28°C, with nights close to 21°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Gold Coast will be around 29°C, with nights close to 22°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Gold Coast is 27°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.
Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 122 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 36% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Gold Coast. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Gold Coast in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
28°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
29°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
26°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
122 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
11 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Gold Coast?
After some sun? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Gold Coast. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Gold Coast in December
With 36°C, Gold Coast hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 18°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 14°C to a high of 25°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Gold Coast
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Gold Coast, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Gold Coast
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Gold Coast, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 11 days of rain in Gold Coast.
Daily UV Index in December in Gold Coast
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Gold Coast, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Gold Coast Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Gold Coast, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Gold Coast Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Gold Coast, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Gold Coast
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Average Weather in Gold Coast by Month
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