Launceston weather in December (Tasmania, Australia)

Looking to travel to Launceston in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Launceston the weather in December is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a summer month. Daytime temperatures hover around 21°C, while nights can cool down to about 9°C.

Launceston in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

With around 282 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, December is one of the better months to visit Launceston. January, February, March and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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 64 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 51%  

Sunshine 282 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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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 Launceston in December?

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 in December.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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