Are you considering a trip to Townsville in December? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +32°C and about 4 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 19 rainy days and 100 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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December is usually the hottest month of the year in Townsville;
Average weather
☀️
+32°C
Avg. max. temperature
+19°C
Min.
+42°C
Max.
100 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Townsville has good weather in December.
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Average temperature in Townsville in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Townsville for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in December is +31°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +35°C during the day and a minimum of +23°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +32°C to +32°C.
Is Townsville warm or cold in December?
Townsville is typically hot in December.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +31°C to +32°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +24°C to +25°C.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
December is the hottest month in Townsville, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Townsville in December
Townsville weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+31°C
+32°C
+31°C
Min. temperature
+17°C
+19°C
+19°C
Max. temperature
+41°C
+42°C
+43°C
Rainfall
51 mm
100 mm
210 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
69%
70%
74%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1009 HPa
1007 HPa
Sunny days
6
4
3
Cloudy days
9
7
4
Rainy days
15
19
22
Snowy days
0
0
0
December weather is still as good as in November.It’s getting warmer as December arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +31°C to +32°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 51 mm to 100 mm.Humidity rises from 69% to 70%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in November to 4 in December.
January brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Townsville in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Townsville is gradually increasing during December, going from 4 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Townsville based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 61%, leading to total precipitation of around 143 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 40 mm, which is moderate rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Townsville wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 71% chance of precipitation and 210 mm of rainfall per day. September, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 27% chance of precipitation and 8 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last December in Townsville?
This is the weather in Townsville in December 2024:
1 December
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+32°C
2 December
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+32°C
3 December
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+35°C
4 December
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+34°C
5 December
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+34°C
6 December
☀️
+33°C
7 December
☁️
+32°C
8 December
☁️
+32°C
9 December
☁️
+32°C
10 December
☁️
+34°C
11 December
☁️
+30°C
12 December
🌧️
+32°C
13 December
🌧️
+29°C
14 December
🌧️
+29°C
15 December
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+27°C
16 December
🌧️
+27°C
17 December
☁️
+28°C
18 December
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+29°C
19 December
☁️
+30°C
20 December
☁️
+30°C
21 December
☁️
+31°C
22 December
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+31°C
23 December
☁️
+31°C
24 December
☁️
+33°C
25 December
🌧️
+29°C
26 December
🌧️
+32°C
27 December
☁️
+32°C
28 December
☁️
+33°C
29 December
☁️
+33°C
30 December
☁️
+33°C
31 December
🌧️
+32°C
In December 2024 Townsville had 2 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +31°C, with an absolute maximum of +35°C and a minimum of +27°C. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 37%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Townsville climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Townsville in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1989 (+28°C) and the highest in 1996 (+30°C). The driest year was 1993 with only 251 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 1731 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Townsville in December:
Is December a good time to visit Townsville?
December is a really good time to go to Townsville. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Townsville.
Can you sunbathe in Townsville in December?
Absolutely, December is hot in Townsville. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is Townsville rainy in December?
Townsville is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Townsville in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Townsville in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Australia
Check out the weather for other cities in Australia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Townsville, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
