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The weather in Cairns in December is very hot. The average temperatures are between 23°C and 30°C, drinking water regularly is advisable.
You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Cairns during the month of December. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Cairns in December 2024.
If you’re planning to visit Cairns in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Cairns before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30° / 24° | 11 | 21 | 0 | 337 mm | Ok | Cairns in January |
| February | 30° / 24° | 10 | 19 | 0 | 302 mm | Ok | Cairns in February |
| March | 29° / 23° | 8 | 23 | 0 | 239 mm | Ok | Cairns in March |
| April | 28° / 22° | 4 | 27 | 0 | 123 mm | Perfect | Cairns in April |
| May | 26° / 20° | 2 | 30 | 0 | 56 mm | Perfect | Cairns in May |
| June | 24° / 18° | 1 | 29 | 0 | 41 mm | Perfect | Cairns in June |
| July | 24° / 18° | 1 | 30 | 0 | 34 mm | Perfect | Cairns in July |
| August | 25° / 17° | 1 | 30 | 0 | 27 mm | Perfect | Cairns in August |
| September | 27° / 19° | 1 | 29 | 0 | 27 mm | Perfect | Cairns in September |
| October | 28° / 20° | 1 | 30 | 0 | 51 mm | Perfect | Cairns in October |
| November | 29° / 22° | 2 | 28 | 0 | 81 mm | Good | Cairns in November |
| December | 30° / 23° | 5 | 26 | 0 | 149 mm | Good | Cairns in December |