What is the weather like in Cairns vs Port Douglas in December?

In December, Cairns averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 271 mm of rain; Port Douglas averages 34°C high / 25°C low with about 314 mm.

Cairns vs Port Douglas in December

Cairns and Port Douglas are nearly tied in December — 72 vs 70 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cairns is sweltering, soaked, clean air; Port Douglas is sweltering, soaked, clean air.

Cairns vs Port Douglas — December climate, side by side

	🇦🇺 Cairns	🇦🇺 Port Douglas
Comfort score	72/100 (B)	70/100 (B)
Feels-like high	38°C	39°C
Avg high / low	32° / 24°	34° / 25°
Rainfall	271 mm	314 mm
Rainy days	16	14
Humidity	82%	84%
Air quality (AQI)	25	32

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

Month by month

Cairns vs Port Douglas in December — FAQ

Is December better in Cairns or Port Douglas?: Cairns and Port Douglas are nearly tied in December — 72 vs 70 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cairns is sweltering, soaked, clean air; Port Douglas is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cairns vs Port Douglas in December?: In December, Cairns averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 271 mm of rain; Port Douglas averages 34°C high / 25°C low with about 314 mm.