What is the weather like in Airlie Beach vs Cairns in December?

In December, Airlie Beach averages 30°C high / 25°C low with about 150 mm of rain; Cairns averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 271 mm.

Airlie Beach vs Cairns in December

Airlie Beach is the better pick in December — 83 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Airlie Beach is sweltering, soaked, clean air, while Cairns is sweltering, soaked, clean air.

Airlie Beach vs Cairns — December climate, side by side

	🇦🇺 Airlie Beach	🇦🇺 Cairns
Comfort score	83/100 (A)	72/100 (B)
Feels-like high	34°C	38°C
Avg high / low	30° / 25°	32° / 24°
Rainfall	150 mm	271 mm
Rainy days	8	16
Humidity	78%	82%
Air quality (AQI)	27	25

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Airlie Beach vs Cairns in December — FAQ

Is December better in Airlie Beach or Cairns?: Airlie Beach is the better pick in December — 83 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Airlie Beach is sweltering, soaked, clean air, while Cairns is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Airlie Beach vs Cairns in December?: In December, Airlie Beach averages 30°C high / 25°C low with about 150 mm of rain; Cairns averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 271 mm.