Temperature
Warm by day, warm at night.
82°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Whitsundays
Australia · Oceania
Warm days and some sun. Cyclone risk near peak and humid air are the main drawbacks.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
82°F
Lows around 76°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
83°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Rain is frequent, with a mix of brief and longer spells. About 14 wet days, more than in most months.
45%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11.6 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
88%December Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 84° and nights feel near 80°.
CoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
48%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
9 mphDecember Light breeze
Sea temperature
83°FDecember sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 81°F, easing to about 79°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning80°F
Feels 83°F
Rain34%
Cloud53%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Midday82°F
Feels 84°F
Rain33%
Cloud50%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon81°F
Feels 83°F
Rain29%
Cloud50%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening79°F
Feels 82°F
Rain22%
Cloud48%
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 | 83 | 76 | 10.2 | 19 | 11.2 | 82 | 83 |
| Feb | 83 | 76 | 9.9 | 19 | 10.6 | 83 | 84 |
| Mar | 81 | 75 | 7.6 | 18 | 10.6 | 82 | 83 |
| Apr | 78 | 72 | 4.2 | 15 | 10.6 | 81 | 82 |
| May | 74 | 67 | 2.3 | 11 | 9.8 | 80 | 79 |
| Jun | 71 | 63 | 1.6 | 7 | 9.5 | 80 | 77 |
| Jul | 70 | 61 | 1.5 | 5 | 9.9 | 79 | 76 |
| Aug | 71 | 62 | 1.2 | 5 | 10.6 | 79 | 76 |
| Sep | 75 | 66 | 0.7 | 5 | 11.6 | 78 | 77 |
| Oct | 78 | 70 | 1.5 | 7 | 11.7 | 77 | 79 |
| Nov | 80 | 73 | 3.2 | 11 | 11.8 | 76 | 81 |
| Dec | 82 | 76 | 5.3 | 14 | 11.6 | 78 | 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: Jun 1, 2026
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