SeasonMapNorfolk Island (Kingston) weather in December
Norfolk Island
December in Norfolk Island: warm, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Norfolk Island · #177 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Norfolk Island in December
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Norfolk Island climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 25°C / 77°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 19°C / 67°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Sea temperature | 22°C / 72°F | 🙂 pleasant |
| Rainfall | 63 mm / 2.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14 h | |
| Wind | 27 km/h / 17 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 40 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Norfolk Island in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Busyschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Norfolk Island's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherNorfolk Island's best weather comes in March, November and December — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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Norfolk Island in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Norfolk Island?
- December in Norfolk Island: warm, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Norfolk Island on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Norfolk Island in December?
- In December, Norfolk Island averages a daily high of 24.8°C and a low of 19.3°C, with about 63.3 mm of rain over roughly 5.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Norfolk Island in December?
- Norfolk Island has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in December.