December · Australia
Best time to visit Port Douglas in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Port Douglas in December
Average temperature 27°C, 324 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
6.4/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 27°C
- Rainfall
- 324 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Port Douglas scores 6.4/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 27°C, 324 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Port Douglas is a tropical Queensland town between Four Mile Beach, the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree.
December in Port Douglas — middling scores, decent value
Days in December average 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 82% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
This is the year's wettest stretch at 324 mm, but with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.
That is 6.4/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Port Douglas — 3.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Port Douglas in December?
- In December, Port Douglas averages 27°C, 324 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.4/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Port Douglas?
- December earns a 6.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Port Douglas in December?
- Expect about 324 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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