Nelly Bay weather in December (Queensland, Australia)

Is December a good time to explore Nelly Bay weather-wise? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in Nelly Bay typically includes very high temperatures and high rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 31°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 25°C. Although these are average temperatures, some days can be hotter. Wear cool, breathable clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Nelly Bay in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. Typically around 8 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 276 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, April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nelly Bay, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Water Temperature 27°C *  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 118 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 276 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Townsville, Australia (14 KM, 9 Miles).

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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?

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 27°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

7/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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