Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) weather in December
Temperature, sea and sunshine in December: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in December
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – May, August – November
What is the weather like in Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) in December?
In December, Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 113 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Airlie Beach (Whitsundays).
December compared
How the weather changes from November to January. Tap a month to open it.
| NovemberNov | DecemberDec | JanuaryJan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 95 | 91 | 84 |
| Day | 30° | 31° | 30° |
| Night | 22° | 23° | 24° |
| Sea | 27° | 28° | 29° |
| Sun | 11 h | 10 h | 9 h |
| Rain days | 8 | 11 | 15 |
More details for December
- Daylight
- 13 h 21 min05:20 – 18:41
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 29 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 51 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 19 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+10Australia/Brisbane
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %54 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in December
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) in December: quick answers
Is Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) hot in December?
Yes. In December, Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C and nights stay around 23 °C. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) in December?
Yes. In December the sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
Does it rain much in Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) in December?
Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 113 mm in total.
Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) month by month
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences