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.
Daytime temperature | 34.1°C 93.3°F |
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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.
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 2025.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | November | 35°C 95°F |
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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 |