Kakadu National Park Weather in December

What's the weather like in Kakadu National Park (Northern Territory) in December 2024?

The climate in Kakadu National Park during December can be summarized as very hot and very wet.

December is in the summer in Kakadu National Park and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

Kakadu National Park weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 34.1°C 93.3°F
Nightly temperature 24.8°C 76.6°F
Average temperature 29.4°C 84.9°F
Daily sunshine 7.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 214 mm 8.4 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 30.9°C 87.6°F
Humidity 68%
Windspeed 7.9kph 5 mph

On average December is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kakadu National Park with around 214mm 8.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Kakadu National Park

Kakadu National Park average temperature in December

December rainfall

Kakadu National Park average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Kakadu National Park average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Kakadu National Park in December 2024.

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Kakadu National Park weather stats

Kakadu National Park weather statistics
Hottest month: November 35°C 95°F
Driest month: June 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: August 10.3hrs
Coldest month: July 30.3°C 86.5°F
Wettest month: January 333mm 13.1ins
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