Cairns vs Gold Coast in December

Gold Coast is the better pick in December — 86 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Gold Coast is hot, rainy, clean air, while Cairns is sweltering, soaked, clean air.

Cairns vs Gold CoastDecember climate, side by side

CairnsGold Coast
Comfort score72/100 (B)86/100 (A)
Feels-like high38°C32°C
Avg high / low32° / 24°28° / 21°
Rainfall271 mm136 mm
Rainy days169
Humidity82%77%
Air quality (AQI)2539

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

Cairns vs Gold Coast in December — FAQ

Is December better in Cairns or Gold Coast?
Gold Coast is the better pick in December — 86 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Gold Coast is hot, rainy, clean air, while Cairns is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cairns vs Gold Coast in December?
In December, Cairns averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 271 mm of rain; Gold Coast averages 28°C high / 21°C low with about 136 mm.