Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
85°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Airlie Beach
Australia · Oceania
Hot days and plenty of sun. Humid air is the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Early to mid
Daytime high
85°F
Lows around 76°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
83°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 10 wet days, more than in most months.
34%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11.5 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
85%December Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 86° and nights feel near 80°.
CoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
49%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
December's typical breeze keeps the air from feeling as stagnant.
9 mphDecember Breezy
Sea temperature
83°FDecember sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 83°F, easing to about 79°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning82°F
Feels 85°F
Rain26%
Cloud50%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Midday85°F
Feels 86°F
Rain22%
Cloud49%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon83°F
Rain22%
Cloud49%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening79°F
Feels 82°F
Rain13%
Cloud46%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85 | 76 | 9.2 | 15 | 11.1 | 79 | 83 |
| Feb | 85 | 76 | 8.5 | 15 | 10.5 | 81 | 84 |
| Mar | 84 | 75 | 6.0 | 13 | 10.5 | 79 | 83 |
| Apr | 81 | 72 | 2.6 | 9 | 10.6 | 79 | 82 |
| May | 77 | 66 | 1.3 | 6 | 9.9 | 76 | 79 |
| Jun | 74 | 62 | 1.1 | 5 | 9.5 | 77 | 77 |
| Jul | 73 | 60 | 1.1 | 3 | 9.9 | 76 | 76 |
| Aug | 74 | 61 | 1.0 | 2 | 10.6 | 75 | 76 |
| Sep | 78 | 65 | 0.4 | 2 | 11.6 | 74 | 77 |
| Oct | 81 | 70 | 1.0 | 5 | 11.7 | 74 | 79 |
| Nov | 83 | 73 | 2.5 | 8 | 11.7 | 74 | 81 |
| Dec | 85 | 76 | 4.4 | 10 | 11.5 | 76 | 83 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 22, 2026
Data & methodology