Gold Coast vs Port Douglas in December

Gold Coast is the better pick in December — 86 vs 70 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Gold Coast is hot, rainy, clean air, while Port Douglas is sweltering, soaked, clean air.

Gold Coast vs Port DouglasDecember climate, side by side

Gold CoastPort Douglas
Comfort score86/100 (A)70/100 (B)
Feels-like high32°C39°C
Avg high / low28° / 21°34° / 25°
Rainfall136 mm314 mm
Rainy days914
Humidity77%84%
Air quality (AQI)3932

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

Gold Coast vs Port Douglas in December — FAQ

Is December better in Gold Coast or Port Douglas?
Gold Coast is the better pick in December — 86 vs 70 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Gold Coast is hot, rainy, clean air, while Port Douglas is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Gold Coast vs Port Douglas in December?
In December, Gold Coast averages 28°C high / 21°C low with about 136 mm of rain; Port Douglas averages 34°C high / 25°C low with about 314 mm.