Port Douglas weather in December (Queensland, Australia)

What weather conditions can you expect in Port Douglas this December? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Port Douglas includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 29°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 24°C. These are average temperatures, but occasional heat spikes are possible. Stay comfortable by wearing light clothing and drinking water.

Precipitation

Port Douglas in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 215 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 9 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

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

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and March tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Port Douglas, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 215 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 232 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cairns, Australia (53 KM, 33 Miles).

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Weather conditions Weather

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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.

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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