Weather in Townsville in December
In an average December, Townsville sees a daily high around 31°C and a low around 23°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 31°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 28°C to 33°C |
| Average low | 23°C |
| Typical low range | 21°C to 24°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 5 mm |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
41°C
1995-12-20
Lowest
22°C
1992-12-19
Low
Highest
27°C
1995-12-20
Lowest
17°C
1998-12-04
Feels-like
Highest
62°C
1995-12-21
Lowest
22°C
1992-12-19
Humidity
Highest
25.4 g/m³
1998-12-28
Lowest
12.1 g/m³
2002-12-11
Wind
Highest
32 km/h
1990-12-26
Lowest
6 km/h
1984-12-15
Gust
Highest
80 km/h
1990-12-26
Lowest
17 km/h
2018-12-14
Precip
Wettest
835 mm
2024
Driest
16 mm
2013
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