Temperatures in December
It's hot in December in Port Douglas with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 26°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Port Douglas in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Port Douglas with hot temperatures, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights close to 25°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 33°C, with nights close to 26°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Port Douglas will be around 32°C, with nights close to 26°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Port Douglas is 31°C this month. It’s really warm, perfect for a swim.
Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 377 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 39% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Port Douglas. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Port Douglas in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
32°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
31°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
377 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
12 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Port Douglas?
After some sun? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Port Douglas. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Port Douglas in December
With 37°C, Port Douglas hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2018. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 19°C to a high of 29°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Port Douglas
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Port Douglas, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Port Douglas
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Port Douglas, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 12 days of rain in Port Douglas.
Daily UV Index in December in Port Douglas
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Port Douglas, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Port Douglas Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Port Douglas, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Port Douglas Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Port Douglas, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Port Douglas
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Average Weather in Port Douglas by Month
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