Mackay Weather in December
What's the weather like in Mackay (Queensland) in December 2024?
The climate in Mackay during December can be summarized as hot and wet.
December is in the summer in Mackay and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 30.4°C 86.6°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 21.7°C 71°F |
| Average temperature | 26°C 78.8°F |
| Daily sunshine | 9.7 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 193 mm 7.6 ins |
| Rainy days | 9 days |
| Sea temperature | 27.2°C 80.9°F |
| Humidity | 67% |
| Windspeed | 17.6kph 11 mph |
On average December is the 4th wettest month of the year in Mackay with around 193mm 7.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
December temperatures in Mackay
December rainfall
December hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Mackay in December 2024.
Other monthly averages
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Mackay weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 30.2°C 86.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | September | 17mm 0.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | September | 10hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 21.9°C 71.4°F |
| Wettest month: | February | 337mm 13.3ins |
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