Gold Coast in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +81°F and roughly 5 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 17 rainy days with an average precipitation of 121 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+81°F
Avg. max. temperature
+55°F
Min.
+100°F
Max.
121 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Gold Coast has OK weather in December.
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Average temperature in Gold Coast in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Gold Coast for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in December is +86°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +95°F during the day and a minimum of +63°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 28% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +95°F to +86°F.
Is Gold Coast warm or cold in December?
Gold Coast is typically warm in December.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +79°F to +81°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 one of the warmest months in Gold Coast, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Gold Coast in December
Gold Coast weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+79°F
+81°F
+82°F
Min. temperature
+48°F
+55°F
+59°F
Max. temperature
+95°F
+100°F
+100°F
Rainfall
106 mm
121 mm
137 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
75%
76%
77%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1012 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
6
5
4
Cloudy days
9
8
8
Rainy days
15
17
19
Snowy days
0
0
0
December weather is still as ok as in November.It’s getting warmer as December arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +79°F to +81°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 106 mm to 121 mm.Humidity rises from 75% to 76%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 4 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in November to 5 in December.
January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Gold Coast in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Gold Coast is gradually decreasing during December, going from 5 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Gold Coast based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 48%, leading to total precipitation of around 196 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 49 mm, which is moderate rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Gold Coast wettest month is February, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 161 mm of rainfall per day. September, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 33% chance of precipitation and 46 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last December in Gold Coast?
This is the weather in Gold Coast in December 2024:
1 December
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+95°F
2 December
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+92°F
3 December
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+87°F
4 December
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+85°F
5 December
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+85°F
6 December
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+87°F
7 December
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+85°F
8 December
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+86°F
9 December
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+84°F
10 December
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+83°F
11 December
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+83°F
12 December
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+84°F
13 December
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+84°F
14 December
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+90°F
15 December
🌧️
+92°F
16 December
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+89°F
17 December
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+90°F
18 December
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+93°F
19 December
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+86°F
20 December
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+85°F
21 December
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+81°F
22 December
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+81°F
23 December
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+82°F
24 December
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+82°F
25 December
🌧️
+91°F
26 December
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+87°F
27 December
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+89°F
28 December
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+94°F
29 December
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+87°F
30 December
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+83°F
31 December
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+85°F
In December 2024 Gold Coast had 7 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +95°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 37%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Gold Coast climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Gold Coast in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+73°F) and the highest in 2023 (+79°F). The driest year was 2014 with only 692 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2024 with 2709 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Gold Coast in December:
Is December a good time to visit Gold Coast?
It’s always a good time to visit Gold Coast, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Gold Coast in December?
December is warm in Gold Coast. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Gold Coast rainy in December?
Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Gold Coast 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.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Gold Coast, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
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.
