The weather in December in Queensland

It's hot in December in Queensland with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 20°C and 22°C.

Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Queensland. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Queensland, Australia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 39°C in 2019, Queensland reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 17°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 15°C to a highest value of 26°C.

Rainfall amount

In December, there is an average of 107 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Daily weather in December for Queensland

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Queensland. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Queensland New York
Average temperature 30°C 9°C
Max. temperature 31°C 12°C
Min. temperature 20°C -5°C
Total precipitation 107 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 14 days 17 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Queensland with hot temps, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights around 21°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 30°C, with nights around 22°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Queensland is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 22°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Queensland, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Queensland

Temperature in December in Queensland over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Queensland, Australia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in Queensland

Total precipitation in December in Queensland over the years

Daily UV index in December in Queensland

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Queensland, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Queensland by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Queensland. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.