Magnetic Island weather in December
Thinking about venturing to Magnetic Island this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Magnetic Island in December?
Magnetic Island is a region in Australia. December in Magnetic Island generally has very warm temperatures, with high precipitation.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Nelly Bay. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Picnic Bay with an average of 114 mm to high rainfall in Horseshoe Bay with 122 mm. Meanwhile, Nelly Bay enjoys approximately 276 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Magnetic Island in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Magnetic Island climate page.
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Popular destinations in Magnetic Island
What is the weather like in December for the 4 most popular destinations in Magnetic Island?
Average weather in Nelly Bay
In December Nelly Bay generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Horseshoe Bay
In December Horseshoe Bay generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Arcadia
In December Arcadia generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Picnic Bay
In December Picnic Bay generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Magnetic Island, in Australia.
Is December the best time to visit Magnetic Island?
In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Magnetic Island with overall tolerable weather in Nelly Bay. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Magnetic Island is in April, May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Nelly Bay. On the other hand, the weather in January and February tend to be poor.
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