Christmas Island Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Christmas Island, Australia in December.

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Flying Fish Cove

Planning a journey to Christmas Island, Australia this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Christmas Island in December

Christmas Island, Australia is a region in Australia. December in Christmas Island generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Flying Fish Cove.

For a closer look at conditions across Christmas Island, Australia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

December is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 148 mm (5.8 in) in Flying Fish Cove.

Explore Christmas Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Christmas Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Flying Fish Cove)

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March29°C (84°F) April30°C (86°F) May29°C (84°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August27°C (81°F) September27°C (81°F) October28°C (82°F) November28°C (82°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Christmas Island in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Christmas Island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Christmas Island

What is the weather like in December for the most popular destinonation in Christmas Island, Australia?

Flying Fish Cove

In December Flying Fish Cove generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

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November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
202 mm (8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
unpleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Christmas Island, in Australia.

Christmas Island weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Christmas Island, Australia in December?

December in Christmas Island, Australia brings pleasant weather. In Flying Fish Cove, daytime temperatures are typically around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows hover near 26°C (79°F).

What is the average temperature in Christmas Island, Australia in December?

In Flying Fish Cove, the average daytime high in December is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 26°C (79°F).

Does Christmas Island, Australia get a lot of rain in December?

Yes, December tends to be a wetter month in Christmas Island, Australia. Average rainfall in Flying Fish Cove sits around 148 mm (5.8 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Christmas Island, Australia?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Flying Fish Cove, December might be a good time to visit Christmas Island, Australia. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Flying Fish Cove. On the other hand, the weather in April tends to be poor.

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