Cairns weather in December (Queensland, Australia)

Curious about the climate in Cairns this December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Cairns includes high temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 29°C, cooling down at night to around 24°C.

Precipitation

Cairns in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 153 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 9 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 232 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, February tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cairns climate page with graphs.

 

Cairns, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Water Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 153 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 64%  

Sunshine 232 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Australia in December

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 27°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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