December weather forecast
Queenstown, Australia

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Queenstown, is an enjoyable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.5°C (63.5°F) and 8.2°C (46.8°F).

Temperature

In December, Queenstown experiences a minor shift in meteorological conditions with average high-temperatures marked at a still refreshing 17.5°C (63.5°F), closely mirroring the climate in November. Queenstown's nights in December cool down to an average low-temperature of 8.2°C (46.8°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Queenstown is 78%.

Rainfall

In December, in Queenstown, the rain falls for 17 days. Throughout December, 75mm (2.95") of precipitation is accumulated. In Queenstown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 211.9 days and collects up to 974mm (38.35") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through July, October through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The month with the longest days in Queenstown, Australia, is December, with an average of 15h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:37 pm. On the last day of December, in Queenstown, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:56 pm AEDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is December, with an average of 7.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Queenstown, Australia, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 4 turns into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Queenstown?
In Queenstown, in December, the average high-temperature is 17.5°C (63.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 8.2°C (46.8°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Queenstown?
In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.
How much does it rain in Queenstown in December?
In Queenstown, Australia, in December, it is raining for 17 days, with typically 75mm (2.95") of accumulated precipitation.
When it does not snow in Queenstown?
January through July, October through December are months without snowfall.
When are the longest days in Queenstown?
With an average of 15h and 12min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Queenstown.
What is the average length of the day in December in Queenstown?
In December, the average day length is 15h and 11min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Queenstown?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:56 pm AEDT.
What month has the most sunshine in Queenstown?
The month with the most sunshine in Queenstown is December, with an average of 7.7h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Queenstown have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December in Queenstown is 7.7h.
When is the highest UV index in Queenstown?
The months with the highest UV index in Queenstown, Australia, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.
What is the UV index reading in December in Queenstown?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Queenstown is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December - Queenstown, Australia
Average temperature in December
Queenstown, Australia
  • Average high temperature in December: 17.5°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and February (18.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (9.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 8.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (9.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (3.4°C).

Average pressure in December - Queenstown, Australia
Average pressure in December
Queenstown, Australia
  • Average pressure in December: 1011.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1018.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1011.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Queenstown, Australia
Average wind speed in December
Queenstown, Australia
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (13km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (10.1km/h).

Average humidity in December - Queenstown, Australia
Average humidity in December
Queenstown, Australia
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (77%).

Average rainfall in December - Queenstown, Australia
Average rainfall in December
Queenstown, Australia
  • Average rainfall in December: 75mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (108mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (48mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Queenstown, Australia
Average rainfall days in December
Queenstown, Australia
  • Average rainfall days in December: 17 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (22.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.6 days).

Average snowfall in December - Queenstown, Australia
Average snowfall in December
Queenstown, Australia
  • Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (4mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Queenstown, Australia
Average snowfall days in December
Queenstown, Australia
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Queenstown, Australia
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Queenstown, Australia
  • Average daylight in December: 15h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December - Queenstown, Australia
Average sunshine days in December
Queenstown, Australia
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (13.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (6.2 days).

Average UV index in December - Queenstown, Australia
Average UV index in December
Queenstown, Australia
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and September (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December - Queenstown, Australia
Average cloud cover in December
Queenstown, Australia
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are May and July (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).

Average visibility in December - Queenstown, Australia
Average visibility in December
Queenstown, Australia
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, June, July and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, April, May, August, September, October and November (8km).

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