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Marcoola Weather in December

Marcoola in December

The short of it: Marcoola in December averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 20 °C (68 °F), with 158 mm (6.2 in) of rain and about 13 h 48 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 20° · rain 158 mm · daylight 13 h 48 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: August & July

December in Marcoola brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 20°, with about 158 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 29°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 158 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 48 min in mid-December, 20 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and July.

Against its neighbours, Marcoola runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Mount Coolum, 2 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

December in Marcoola, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus November
1° warmer, 69 mm more rain
Versus January
1° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 48 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Mount CoolumQueensland2 km N29°20°155 mm
Coolum BeachQueensland6 km N29°20°157 mm
Bli BliQueensland7 km WSW30°19°188 mm
Sunshine CoastQueensland8 km S29°20°181 mm
MaroochydoreQueensland8 km S29°20°173 mm
Alexandra HeadlandQueensland10 km S29°20°170 mm
Peregian SpringsQueensland11 km N29°20°159 mm
MooloolabaQueensland11 km SSE29°20°170 mm

The Almanac · Marcoola Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Much like November: highs about 29°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 158 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Marcoola by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°21°200 mm18 km/h13 h 38 min✦✦
February30°21°184 mm17 km/h13 h 2 min✦✦
March28°20°167 mm16 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦
April27°17°127 mm13 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦
May24°15°118 mm13 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦✦
June22°12°88 mm12 km/h10 h 29 min✦✦✦
July21°11°57 mm10 km/h10 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
August23°10°58 mm13 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
September25°13°48 mm17 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
October26°16°110 mm18 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦✦
November28°18°89 mm18 km/h13 h 28 min✦✦✦
December29°20°158 mm18 km/h13 h 48 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Marcoola in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Marcoola in December?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 20 °C (68 °F), with about 158 mm (6.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 29°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 158 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Marcoola?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are August and July.

How long are the days in Marcoola in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 13 h 48 min. These are the longest days of the year; the shortest, in June, last 10 h 29 min.

Does it snow in Marcoola in December?

Hardly — December nights average 20 °C (68 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Marcoola in December?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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