Townsville Weather in December
What's the weather like in Townsville (Queensland) in December 2024?
The climate in Townsville during December can be summarized as hot and wet.
December is in the summer in Townsville and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 31.4°C 88.5°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 23.8°C 74.8°F |
| Average temperature | 27.6°C 81.7°F |
| Daily sunshine | 9.4 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 137 mm 5.4 ins |
| Rainy days | 8 days |
| Sea temperature | 28°C 82.5°F |
| Humidity | 62% |
| Windspeed | 15.8kph 10 mph |
On average December is the 4th wettest month of the year in Townsville with around 137mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
December temperatures in Townsville
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 Townsville in December 2024.
Other monthly averages
Best places to visit in December
Townsville weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 31.2°C 88.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | September | 10mm 0.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | September | 9.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 24.5°C 76.1°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 274mm 10.8ins |
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