Queenstown Weather in December
What's the weather like in Queenstown (Tasmania) in December 2024?
The climate in Queenstown during December can be summarized as mild and wet.
December is in the summer in Queenstown and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 17.4°C 63.2°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 7.7°C 45.8°F |
| Average temperature | 12.5°C 54.5°F |
| Daily sunshine | 8.2 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 197 mm 7.8 ins |
| Rainy days | 12 days |
| Sea temperature | 14°C 57.3°F |
| Humidity | 60% |
| Windspeed | 12.6kph 8 mph |
On average December is the 4th driest month of the year in Queenstown with around 197mm 7.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
December temperatures in Queenstown
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 Queenstown in December 2024.
Other monthly averages
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Queenstown weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 19.4°C 66.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 125mm 4.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 9.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 9.1°C 48.4°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 299mm 11.8ins |
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