December Weather in Gold Coast

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Gold Coast, Australia, during December is characterized by an average temperature of 24°C (75°F). Highs can soar to 28°C (83°F), while lows may dip to 20°C (68°F). Typically, the humidity level in Gold Coast throughout December hovers around 80%.

20°C (68°F)

Minimum temperature

24°C (75°F)

Average temperature

28°C (83°F)

Maximum temperature

80%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In December, Gold Coast averages 144 mm (5.7 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 12 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 13 hours 52 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 10 hours 46 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 46% probability of sunny days during this period.

144 mm (5.7 inches)

Precipitation

12 rainy days

Rainy days

10 hours 46 minutes

Sunshine hours

46%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In December, the UV Index in Gold Coast reaches a maximum of 15, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 3 6 9 12 14 15 13 10 6 3 1 1 0
Exposure Moderate High VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh High Moderate Low
Time to burn 30 min 25 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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