December · Australia
Best time to visit Launceston in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Launceston in December
Average temperature 16°C, 61 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 68% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
9.2/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 61 mm
- Humidity
- 68%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Launceston scores 9.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 16°C, 61 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Launceston anchors northern Tasmania-Cataract Gorge walks, Tamar Valley wine, and highland day trips. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
December ranks 4th of 12 for Launceston — one of the best windows
December averages 16°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 61 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15 hours of daylight.
A 9.2/10 puts this among the year's best months in Launceston (4th of 12); only February scores higher, at 10/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Launceston in December?
- In December, Launceston averages 16°C, 61 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.2/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Launceston?
- December earns a 9.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Launceston in December?
- Expect about 61 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 68% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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