The weather in December in Townsville

It's hot in December in Townsville with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 26°C.

December is a good month to be in Townsville for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much 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 Townsville, 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 37°C in 2019, Townsville reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 21°C to a highest value of 29°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Townsville is 30°C this month. It’s really warm, perfect for a swim.

Rainfall amount

In December, there is an average of 90 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Daily weather in December for Townsville

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

December weather comparison

  Townsville New York
Average temperature 32°C 9°C
Max. temperature 33°C 12°C
Min. temperature 25°C -5°C
Total precipitation 90 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 12 days 17 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Townsville with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 26°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 32°C, with nights around 26°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Townsville is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 26°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 Townsville, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Townsville

Temperature in December in Townsville over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Townsville, 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 Townsville

Total precipitation in December in Townsville over the years

Daily UV index in December in Townsville

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Townsville, 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 Townsville by month

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