Hot
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot.
December verdict
Lizard Island, Australia in December
Weather score64Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 7.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 167mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
167mm
Sun
7.5h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
64
Good
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 167mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 29°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Lizard Island, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December32°C average high
December is one of Lizard Island's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December167mm average rain
December sits near Lizard Island's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsMay to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December7.5 hours average sun
December sits close to Lizard Island's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsAugust to November
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December29°C average sea
December is one of Lizard Island's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December64 weather score
December sits close to Lizard Island's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
