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Whitsunday islands weather in December (Queensland, Australia)

How does the weather in Whitsunday islands usually fare in December? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Whitsunday islands typically brings high temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 29°C, cooling down at night to around 25°C.

Precipitation

Whitsunday islands in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 113 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 9 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 277 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, February tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Whitsunday islands, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 29%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 113 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 60% *  
SunshineSunshine 277 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Airlie Beach, Australia (22 KM, 14 Miles).

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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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.

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
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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