Cairns weather in December 2024

Expect 88°F daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 8 hours of sunshine per day in Cairns in December. Check more long-term weather averages for Cairns in December before you book your next holiday to Queensland in 2024/2025.

88
88°F max day temperature
8
8 hours of sunshine per day
9
9 days with some rainfall
73
73°F min night temperature
13
13 hours of daylight per day
H
High heat & humidity
7.4
7.4 inches of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index
82
82°F sea temperature

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The December weather guide for Queensland (Cairns) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How hot is it in Cairns in December?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 88°F in Cairns in December with high heat and humidity, falling to 73°F at night.

How sunny is it in Cairns in December?

There are normally 8 hours of bright sunshine each day in Cairns in December - that's 59% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around Cairns in December?

The average sea temperature around Cairns in December is 82°F.

Does it rain in Cairns in December?

There are usually 9 days with some rain in Cairns in December and the average monthly rainfall is 7.4 inches.

What is the chance of a cyclone in Cairns in December?

On average less than 1 day in December in Cairns is likely to be affected by the passage of one or more tropical storms.

Cairns December sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Cairns in December 2024. Select a month to view Cairns sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.

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Date	Sunrise times	Sunset times
Sunday, 1st December 2024	05:34	18:38
Monday, 16th December 2024	05:39	18:47
Tuesday, 31st December 2024	05:46	18:54

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