Townsville weather in December 2024

Expect 88°F daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 9 hours of sunshine per day in Townsville in December. Check more long-term weather averages for Townsville in December before you book your next holiday to Queensland in 2024/2025.

88
88°F max day temperature
9
9 hours of sunshine per day
8
8 days with some rainfall
75
75°F min night temperature
13
13 hours of daylight per day
H
High heat & humidity
5.4
5.4 inches of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index
82
82°F sea temperature

More about Townsville

Townsville by month

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Recommended for Queensland

Travel Up: Current hotel special offers & deals

Sale

Find hotel deals & special offers for popular destinations
Filter hotel deals by price, board basis, star rating & more
Choose from over 400,000 hotels worldwide

Go to Travel Up deal >>

View all Travel Up offers

The December weather guide for Queensland (Townsville) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

Metric (°C) | Imperial (°F)

More about Australia

How hot is it in Townsville in December?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 88°F in Townsville in December with high heat and humidity, falling to 75°F at night.

How sunny is it in Townsville in December?

There are normally 9 hours of bright sunshine each day in Townsville in December - that's 67% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around Townsville in December?

The average sea temperature around Townsville in December is 82°F.

Does it rain in Townsville in December?

There are usually 8 days with some rain in Townsville in December and the average monthly rainfall is 5.4 inches.

What is the chance of a cyclone in Townsville in December?

On average less than 1 day in December in Townsville is likely to be affected by the passage of one or more tropical storms.

Townsville December sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Townsville in December 2024. Select a month to view Townsville sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Date	Sunrise times	Sunset times
Sunday, 1st December 2024	05:26	18:38
Monday, 16th December 2024	05:30	18:47
Tuesday, 31st December 2024	05:38	18:54

Be inspired

Get your weekly fix of holiday inspiration from some of the world's best travel writers plus save on your next trip with the latest exclusive offers

We promise not to share your details

Popular travel offers

Queensland - quick facts
Flight time^✝	22 hours
Time difference	UK +10 hours
Language(s)	English
Currency	Australian Dollar
Electricity	I plug (230V)
Driving side	Left
Visa^✝	Yes
Why visit?	Beaches Nature Nightlife
Tourist info	Tourism & Events Queensland