Launceston weather in December (Tasmania)

What should you pack for a trip to Launceston in December? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

For December, the weather in Launceston is generally perfect, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is known for being in the summer season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 21°C. At night, it falls to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Launceston in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 12 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

With around 285 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a prime time to visit Launceston. January, February, March and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Launceston, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 48%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 285 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Tasmania in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

For visitors traveling to Launceston, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Launceston.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Tasmania? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Tasmania. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.