Rainbow Beach Weather in December

What's the weather like in Rainbow Beach (Queensland) in December 2024?

The climate in Rainbow Beach during December can be summarized as hot and wet.

December is in the summer in Rainbow Beach and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

Rainbow Beach weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 27.8°C 82°F
Nightly temperature 19.8°C 67.6°F
Average temperature 23.8°C 74.8°F
Daily sunshine 9.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 144 mm 5.6 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 25.8°C 78.4°F
Humidity 60%
Windspeed 20.2kph 13 mph

On average December is the 4th wettest month of the year in Rainbow Beach with around 144mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Rainbow Beach

Rainbow Beach average temperature in December

December rainfall

Rainbow Beach average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Rainbow Beach average rain in December

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 Rainbow Beach in December 2024.

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Rainbow Beach weather stats

Rainbow Beach weather statistics
Hottest month: January 28.2°C 82.8°F
Driest month: September 44mm 1.7ins
Sunniest month: August 8.9hrs
Coldest month: July 19.8°C 67.6°F
Wettest month: January 191mm 7.5ins
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