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Gold Coast weather in December (Queensland, Australia)

What is the weather forecast for Gold Coast in December? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Gold Coast includes high temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 26°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 21°C.

Precipitation

Gold Coast in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 12 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 250 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.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Gold Coast. 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 Gold Coast climate page with graphs.

 

Gold Coast, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 21°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 26°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 118 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 69%  
SunshineSunshine 250 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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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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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