Brisbane weather in December (Queensland, Australia)

Wondering what the weather is like in Brisbane during December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In December, Brisbane tends to experience high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 28°C, while night temperatures can drop to 21°C.

Precipitation

Brisbane in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 114 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 12 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 265 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Brisbane. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Brisbane climate page with graphs.

 

Brisbane, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Water Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 114 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 57%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 265 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Australia in December

Find out more about the weather in Australia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 23°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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