Noosa weather in December
In December, Noosa sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 109 mm of rain across 12 wet days and about 13.6 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 34% of the time in December, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 30 min at the start of December to 13 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Noosa's 10th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Noosa's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 21°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 109 mm
- 12 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 36 min
- 4:54 AM – 6:33 PM
- Cloud cover
- 55%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.36 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.0
- out of 10
Noosa is suburb of Noosa, Queensland, Australia.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical December day in Noosa reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 21°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 25°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 1°C warmer than November and on par with January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 20 |
| 2 | 28 | 20 |
| 3 | 28 | 20 |
| 4 | 28 | 20 |
| 5 | 28 | 20 |
| 6 | 28 | 20 |
| 7 | 28 | 20 |
| 8 | 28 | 20 |
| 9 | 28 | 21 |
| 10 | 28 | 21 |
| 11 | 28 | 21 |
| 12 | 28 | 21 |
| 13 | 28 | 21 |
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| 15 | 28 | 21 |
| 16 | 28 | 21 |
| 17 | 28 | 21 |
| 18 | 28 | 21 |
| 19 | 28 | 21 |
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| 21 | 28 | 21 |
| 22 | 28 | 21 |
| 23 | 28 | 21 |
| 24 | 28 | 21 |
| 25 | 28 | 21 |
| 26 | 28 | 21 |
| 27 | 28 | 21 |
| 28 | 28 | 21 |
| 29 | 28 | 21 |
| 30 | 28 | 21 |
| 31 | 28 | 22 |
Noosa weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 3rd-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 22° | 120 | 13.7 | 13.5 | 5.4 |
| Feb | 28° / 22° | 145 | 14.7 | 12.9 | 5.3 |
| Mar | 27° / 20° | 109 | 15.7 | 12.2 | 5.8 |
| Apr | 25° / 17° | 68 | 12.4 | 11.4 | 6.6 |
| May | 23° / 14° | 73 | 9.8 | 10.7 | 7.1 |
| Jun | 21° / 12° | 60 | 8.1 | 10.4 | 7.0 |
| Jul | 20° / 10° | 31 | 5.1 | 10.5 | 7.5 |
| Aug | 22° / 11° | 43 | 5 | 11.1 | 7.9 |
| Sep | 24° / 14° | 36 | 6.6 | 11.8 | 8.0 |
| Oct | 25° / 17° | 75 | 8 | 12.6 | 7.4 |
| Nov | 27° / 19° | 69 | 9.4 | 13.3 | 6.7 |
| Dec | 28° / 21° | 109 | 12 | 13.6 | 6.0 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 34% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 23% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 43%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 62 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 52 | 52 | 52 |
| Cloudier (%) | 38 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 48 | 48 | 48 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62 | 38 |
| 2 | 61 | 39 |
| 3 | 60 | 40 |
| 4 | 60 | 40 |
| 5 | 59 | 41 |
| 6 | 58 | 42 |
| 7 | 58 | 42 |
| 8 | 57 | 43 |
| 9 | 57 | 43 |
| 10 | 57 | 43 |
| 11 | 57 | 43 |
| 12 | 57 | 43 |
| 13 | 57 | 43 |
| 14 | 58 | 42 |
| 15 | 58 | 42 |
| 16 | 58 | 42 |
| 17 | 58 | 42 |
| 18 | 58 | 42 |
| 19 | 58 | 42 |
| 20 | 58 | 42 |
| 21 | 57 | 43 |
| 22 | 57 | 43 |
| 23 | 57 | 43 |
| 24 | 57 | 43 |
| 25 | 56 | 44 |
| 26 | 55 | 45 |
| 27 | 54 | 46 |
| 28 | 54 | 46 |
| 29 | 52 | 48 |
| 30 | 52 | 48 |
| 31 | 52 | 48 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Noosa gets around 109 mm of rain over 12 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 38% and peaks near 44% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 35 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 44 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 35 |
| 2 | 36 |
| 3 | 37 |
| 4 | 37 |
| 5 | 38 |
| 6 | 39 |
| 7 | 39 |
| 8 | 40 |
| 9 | 39 |
| 10 | 39 |
| 11 | 39 |
| 12 | 38 |
| 13 | 38 |
| 14 | 37 |
| 15 | 36 |
| 16 | 36 |
| 17 | 36 |
| 18 | 36 |
| 19 | 36 |
| 20 | 36 |
| 21 | 36 |
| 22 | 37 |
| 23 | 37 |
| 24 | 38 |
| 25 | 39 |
| 26 | 40 |
| 27 | 41 |
| 28 | 42 |
| 29 | 43 |
| 30 | 44 |
| 31 | 44 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the muggy band about 42% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 63% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Humid (%) | 37 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
| Muggy (%) | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 |
| Oppressive (%) | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 10 | 37 | 39 | 12 | 0 |
| 2 | 2 | 10 | 35 | 39 | 13 | 0 |
| 3 | 2 | 9 | 34 | 40 | 14 | 0 |
| 4 | 2 | 9 | 33 | 40 | 15 | 0 |
| 5 | 2 | 8 | 32 | 41 | 16 | 0 |
| 6 | 2 | 8 | 32 | 41 | 17 | 0 |
| 7 | 2 | 7 | 31 | 42 | 18 | 0 |
| 8 | 2 | 7 | 31 | 42 | 19 | 0 |
| 9 | 2 | 6 | 30 | 42 | 19 | 0 |
| 10 | 2 | 6 | 30 | 43 | 19 | 0 |
| 11 | 2 | 5 | 30 | 43 | 20 | 0 |
| 12 | 2 | 5 | 30 | 43 | 20 | 0 |
| 13 | 2 | 5 | 30 | 43 | 20 | 0 |
| 14 | 2 | 5 | 31 | 43 | 20 | 0 |
| 15 | 1 | 5 | 31 | 43 | 20 | 0 |
| 16 | 1 | 5 | 31 | 43 | 20 | 0 |
| 17 | 1 | 5 | 31 | 43 | 20 | 0 |
| 18 | 1 | 5 | 31 | 43 | 20 | 0 |
| 19 | 1 | 5 | 31 | 43 | 20 | 0 |
| 20 | 1 | 5 | 31 | 43 | 20 | 0 |
| 21 | 1 | 5 | 30 | 43 | 21 | 0 |
| 22 | 1 | 5 | 30 | 43 | 22 | 0 |
| 23 | 1 | 5 | 29 | 43 | 22 | 0 |
| 24 | 1 | 5 | 29 | 42 | 23 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 | 5 | 28 | 42 | 24 | 0 |
| 26 | 0 | 5 | 28 | 42 | 25 | 0 |
| 27 | 0 | 4 | 27 | 42 | 26 | 0 |
| 28 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 42 | 27 | 0 |
| 29 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 43 | 28 | 0 |
| 30 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 43 | 29 | 1 |
| 31 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 43 | 30 | 1 |
Wind in December
Winds average 11 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 11 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | calm |
| 2 | 11 | calm |
| 3 | 11 | calm |
| 4 | 11 | calm |
| 5 | 11 | calm |
| 6 | 11 | calm |
| 7 | 11 | calm |
| 8 | 11 | calm |
| 9 | 11 | calm |
| 10 | 11 | calm |
| 11 | 11 | calm |
| 12 | 11 | calm |
| 13 | 11 | calm |
| 14 | 11 | calm |
| 15 | 11 | calm |
| 16 | 11 | calm |
| 17 | 11 | calm |
| 18 | 11 | calm |
| 19 | 11 | calm |
| 20 | 11 | calm |
| 21 | 11 | calm |
| 22 | 11 | calm |
| 23 | 11 | calm |
| 24 | 11 | calm |
| 25 | 11 | calm |
| 26 | 11 | calm |
| 27 | 11 | calm |
| 28 | 11 | calm |
| 29 | 11 | calm |
| 30 | 11 | calm |
| 31 | 11 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 13 h 30 min at the start of December to 13 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 4:51 AM to 5:02 AM, and sunset from 6:23 PM to 6:40 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 4:51 | 4:51 | 4:51 | 4:52 | 4:52 | 4:52 | 4:52 | 4:52 | 4:52 | 4:53 | 4:53 | 4:53 | 4:53 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:55 | 4:55 | 4:56 | 4:56 | 4:56 | 4:57 | 4:57 | 4:58 | 4:58 | 4:59 | 4:59 | 5:00 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:02 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.5 | 4:51 | 6:23 |
| 2 | 13.5 | 4:51 | 6:24 |
| 3 | 13.6 | 4:51 | 6:25 |
| 4 | 13.6 | 4:52 | 6:26 |
| 5 | 13.6 | 4:52 | 6:26 |
| 6 | 13.6 | 4:52 | 6:27 |
| 7 | 13.6 | 4:52 | 6:28 |
| 8 | 13.6 | 4:52 | 6:28 |
| 9 | 13.6 | 4:52 | 6:29 |
| 10 | 13.6 | 4:53 | 6:30 |
| 11 | 13.6 | 4:53 | 6:30 |
| 12 | 13.6 | 4:53 | 6:31 |
| 13 | 13.6 | 4:53 | 6:31 |
| 14 | 13.6 | 4:54 | 6:32 |
| 15 | 13.6 | 4:54 | 6:33 |
| 16 | 13.6 | 4:54 | 6:33 |
| 17 | 13.6 | 4:55 | 6:34 |
| 18 | 13.7 | 4:55 | 6:34 |
| 19 | 13.7 | 4:56 | 6:35 |
| 20 | 13.7 | 4:56 | 6:35 |
| 21 | 13.7 | 4:56 | 6:36 |
| 22 | 13.7 | 4:57 | 6:36 |
| 23 | 13.7 | 4:57 | 6:37 |
| 24 | 13.7 | 4:58 | 6:37 |
| 25 | 13.7 | 4:58 | 6:38 |
| 26 | 13.7 | 4:59 | 6:38 |
| 27 | 13.6 | 4:59 | 6:38 |
| 28 | 13.6 | 5:00 | 6:39 |
| 29 | 13.6 | 5:01 | 6:39 |
| 30 | 13.6 | 5:01 | 6:40 |
| 31 | 13.6 | 5:02 | 6:40 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 6.36 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.1 kWh/m² to a high of 6.36 kWh/m² in December across the year — December's 6.36 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.4 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Noosa
In December, Noosa sits inside its cyclone and rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Noosa sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Noosa's rainy season runs October–May, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Noosa?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Noosa for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Noosa in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Noosa sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 21°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 12 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Noosa in December
The nearest coast averages about 25°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in February at about 27°C and coldest in August near 21°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | Warm |
| Feb | 27 | Warm |
| Mar | 26 | Warm |
| Apr | 25 | Warm |
| May | 24 | Refreshing |
| Jun | 22 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 21 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 21 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 21 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 23 | Refreshing |
| Nov | 24 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 25 | Warm |
UV index in Noosa in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Noosa peaks around February 10 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 19 at about 4 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 13 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 11 | Extreme |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 6 | High |
| Jun | 4 | Moderate |
| Jul | 5 | Moderate |
| Aug | 6 | High |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 10 | Very high |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Where is Noosa?
Noosa sits at 26.4°S, 153.1°E, 0 m above sea level, in Australia. The nearest listed city is Sunshine Coast, 29 km away.
Topography around Noosa
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Noosa.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Noosa has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 144 m around an average of 18 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 412 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 871 m.
The land around Noosa is covered by trees (39%) and water (35%) within 3 km, water (57%) and trees (32%) within 16 km, and trees (46%) and water (37%) within 80 km.
Australia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type I
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 90% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $65,130
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.9 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 0.9
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 4.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Noosa (-26.3943°, 153.0901°, elevation 0 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).