Queensland weather in December
Planning a journey to Queensland this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Queensland in December?
Queensland is a region in Australia. Queensland has a wide variety of climate types. During December, you can expect temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
During the day the temperature is warm in Point Lookout at 26°C and very warm in Winton at 38°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Winton and 23°C in Point Lookout.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cunnamulla with an average of 39 mm to heavy rainfall in Weipa with 235 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 250 hours of sunshine in Gold Coast. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For a closer look at December's conditions in Queensland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Queensland's yearly weather, check out our Queensland climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Queensland?
Gold Coast
In December Gold Coast generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Brisbane
In December Brisbane generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Noosa Heads
In December Noosa Heads generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Cairns
In December Cairns generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Port Douglas
In December Port Douglas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Queensland, in Australia.
Is December the best time to visit Queensland?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Gold Coast, December may not be the ideal time to visit Queensland.
On average, the best time to visit Queensland is in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Gold Coast.
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