Ross River weather in December (Queensland, Australia)

What should you pack for a trip to Ross River in December? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of December in Ross River typically includes very high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 33°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 24°C. Prepare for the warmest month of the year with plenty of summer clothes. Whether you're relaxing or active, staying cool and protected is key.

Precipitation

Ross River in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. Typically around 8 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 276 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with 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 Ross River climate page with graphs.

 

Ross River, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 33°C  

Water Temperature 27°C *  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 101 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 276 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Townsville, Australia (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in Australia in December

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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

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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