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Brisbane in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Brisbane in December and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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December

Weather in Brisbane in December 2024

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Brisbane in December? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +82°F and approximately 8 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 8 rainy days and 116 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the hottest month of the year in Brisbane;

Average weather

☀️
+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+59°F
Min.
+100°F
Max.
116 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Brisbane has good weather in December.

Average temperature in Brisbane in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Brisbane for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +99°F during the day to a minimum of +61°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +82°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +82°F.

Is Brisbane warm or cold in December?

Brisbane is typically warm in December.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +79°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +66°F to +70°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

December is the hottest month in Brisbane, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Brisbane in December

Brisbane weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+79°F+82°F+82°F
Min. temperature
+52°F+59°F+63°F
Max. temperature
+97°F+100°F+99°F
Rainfall
91 mm116 mm119 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
69%70%71%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1011 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
986
Cloudy days
151517
Rainy days
688
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as good as in November. It’s getting warmer as December arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +79°F to +82°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 91 mm to 116 mm. Humidity rises from 69% to 70%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 9 sunny days in November to 8 in December.

January brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Brisbane in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Brisbane is gradually decreasing during December, going from 5 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Brisbane based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in December is about 113 mm, with a 61% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 26 mm, which is moderate rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
December is one of the rainiest months in Brisbane, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Brisbane wettest month is February, where a typical day has a 28% chance of precipitation and 139 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 36 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Brisbane?

This is the weather in Brisbane in December 2023:
1 December
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+70°F
2 December
☀️
+76°F
3 December
☁️
+76°F
4 December
☀️
+77°F
5 December
☀️
+86°F
6 December
☀️
+98°F
7 December
☁️
+89°F
8 December
☀️
+85°F
9 December
☁️
+79°F
10 December
☀️
+78°F
11 December
☀️
+82°F
12 December
🌧️
+87°F
13 December
🌧️
+84°F
14 December
☀️
+91°F
15 December
☁️
+84°F
16 December
☁️
+81°F
17 December
☁️
+79°F
18 December
☁️
+77°F
19 December
☀️
+78°F
20 December
☀️
+80°F
21 December
☁️
+78°F
22 December
☁️
+80°F
23 December
🌧️
+85°F
24 December
🌧️
+79°F
25 December
🌧️
+82°F
26 December
☁️
+82°F
27 December
☀️
+82°F
28 December
☀️
+80°F
29 December
☁️
+81°F
30 December
🌧️
+78°F
31 December
☀️
+82°F
In December 2023 Brisbane had 13 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +99°F and a minimum of +70°F. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 22%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Brisbane climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Brisbane in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+80°F) and the highest in 2019 (+94°F). The driest year was 2013 with only 23 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2010 with 436 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Brisbane in December:

Is December a good time to visit Brisbane?

December is a really good time to go to Brisbane. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Brisbane.

Can you sunbathe in Brisbane in December?

December is warm in Brisbane. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Brisbane rainy in December?

Brisbane is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Brisbane in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Brisbane in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Australia

Check out the weather for other cities in Australia.

Monthly weather in Brisbane

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Brisbane, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.