Cape Tribulation

Daintree Rainforest Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Daintree Rainforest, Australia in December.

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Cape Tribulation Daintree Village Cow Bay Diwan

Considering a trip to the Daintree Rainforest, Australia this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in the Daintree Rainforest in December

The Daintree Rainforest, Australia is a region in Australia. December in the Daintree Rainforest generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Cape Tribulation.

For specific regional insights in the Daintree Rainforest, Australia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Cape Tribulation with an average of 203 mm (8 in) to heavy rainfall in Cow Bay with 216 mm (8.5 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this December. For example, Cape Tribulation gets approximately 201 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore the Daintree Rainforest by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Daintree Rainforest - and find the best time to visit. (based on Cape Tribulation)

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March29°C (84°F) April27°C (81°F) May26°C (79°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September25°C (77°F) October27°C (81°F) November28°C (82°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Daintree Rainforest in December

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

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 the Daintree Rainforest

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in the Daintree Rainforest, Australia?

Temperature range in the Daintree Rainforest (December)

Precipitation variation in the Daintree Rainforest (December)

Cape Tribulation

In December Cape Tribulation generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
201 hours
186 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
203 mm (8 in)
321 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
10 days
15 days
Weather conditions
excellent
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Cape Tribulation →

Daintree Village

In December Daintree Village generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
212 mm (8.3 in)
345 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
10 days
14 days
Weather conditions
excellent
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Daintree Village →

Cow Bay

In December Cow Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
216 mm (8.5 in)
346 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
9 days
14 days
Weather conditions
excellent
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Cow Bay →

Diwan

In December Diwan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
211 mm (8.3 in)
339 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
10 days
14 days
Weather conditions
excellent
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Diwan →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Daintree Rainforest, in Australia.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Daintree Rainforest in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cape Tribulation 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 203 mm (8 in)
Daintree Village 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 212 mm (8.3 in)
Cow Bay 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 216 mm (8.5 in)
Diwan 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 211 mm (8.3 in)

The Daintree Rainforest weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Daintree Rainforest, Australia in December?

In December, the Daintree Rainforest, Australia generally has mixed weather conditions. Cape Tribulation sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 25°C (77°F).

What is the average temperature in the Daintree Rainforest, Australia in December?

Average temperatures in the Daintree Rainforest, Australia during December range from a nighttime low near 25°C (77°F) to a daytime high around 29°C (84°F) in Cape Tribulation.

Does the Daintree Rainforest, Australia get a lot of rain in December?

Yes. December brings heavy rainfall to the Daintree Rainforest, Australia, with Cape Tribulation averaging around 203 mm (8 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Daintree Rainforest, Australia?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to the Daintree Rainforest, Australia with often mixed weather in Cape Tribulation.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September, October and November offering mostly excellent weather in Cape Tribulation. In contrast, January, February and March tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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