Southport weather in December (Australia)

How's the weather trend in Southport as December approaches? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Southport typically brings high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 27°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 21°C.

Precipitation

Southport in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. This month experiences about 12 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 250 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Southport. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Southport, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Water Temperature 23°C *  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 117 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 250 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Gold Coast, Australia (4 KM, 3 Miles).

Where to go in Australia in December

Find out more about the weather in Australia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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 23°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

Interested in more climate information?

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