December Weather in Port Douglas

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Port Douglas, Australia, during December is characterized by an average temperature of 26°C (79°F). Highs can soar to 30°C (87°F), while lows may dip to 23°C (75°F). Typically, the humidity level in Port Douglas throughout December hovers around 75%.

23°C (75°F)

Minimum temperature

26°C (79°F)

Average temperature

30°C (87°F)

Maximum temperature

75%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In December, Port Douglas averages 234 mm (9.2 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 18 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 13 hours 4 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 10 hours 15 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 42% probability of sunny days during this period.

234 mm (9.2 inches)

Precipitation

18 rainy days

Rainy days

10 hours 15 minutes

Sunshine hours

42%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In December, the UV Index in Port Douglas reaches a maximum of 16, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 2 4 7 12 15 16 15 12 8 4 2 1 0
Exposure Low Moderate High Extreme VeryHigh Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 10 min 15 min 30 min 45 min

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