Temperatures in December
It's hot in December in Queensland with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 31°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 Queensland 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 Queensland with hot temperatures, averaging around 30°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.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 30°C, with nights close to 22°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Queensland will be around 30°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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Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 107 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The average precipitation chance is 28% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, 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 Queensland. 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.
Queensland in December |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
28°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
107 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 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 Queensland?
After some sun? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Queensland. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Queensland in December
With 39°C, Queensland hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 17°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 15°C to a high of 26°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Queensland
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Queensland, 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 Queensland
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Queensland, 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 9 days of rain in Queensland.
Daily UV Index in December in Queensland
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Queensland, 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 Queensland Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Queensland, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Queensland Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Queensland, 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 Queensland
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Queensland. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Queensland by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Queensland. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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