The climate in Palm Cove during December can be summarized as hot and wet.
December is in the summer in Palm Cove and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 30.7°C 87.3°F |
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Nightly temperature | 22.2°C 71.9°F |
Average temperature | 26.4°C 79.6°F |
Daily sunshine | 8.1 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 176 mm 6.9 ins |
Rainy days | 9 days |
Sea temperature | 28.4°C 83.1°F |
Humidity | 65% |
Windspeed | 13.9kph 9 mph |
On average December is the 5th wettest month of the year in Palm Cove with around 176mm 6.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 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 Palm Cove in December 2024.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | January | 30.6°C 87.1°F |
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Driest month: | September | 34mm 1.3ins |
Sunniest month: | October | 8.9hrs |
Coldest month: | July | 24.3°C 75.7°F |
Wettest month: | March | 406mm 16ins |