Weather in December in Tasmania
Planning a getaway to Tasmania this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Tasmania in December?
December in Tasmania generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is mild in Coles Bay at 18°C and pleasant in Launceston at 21°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Launceston and 13°C in Coles Bay.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hobart with an average of 59 mm to heavy rainfall in Queenstown with 167 mm.Average sunshine
The city Hobart usually sees around 249 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For a closer look at December's conditions in Tasmania, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Tasmania's yearly weather, check out our Tasmania climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 4 most popular destinations in Tasmania?
Hobart
In December Hobart generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Coles Bay
In December Coles Bay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Queenstown
In December Queenstown generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Launceston
In December Launceston generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Tasmania.
Is December the best time to visit Tasmania?
We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Tasmania. Typically, the climate in Hobart is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Tasmania is in January, February, March and December with generally perfect weather in Hobart. The weather in June and July, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
Interested in more climate information?
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