Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
85°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Ashmore and Cartier Islands
Australia · Oceania
Hot days and some sun. Cyclone risk near peak and humid air are the main drawbacks.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
85°F
Lows around 82°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
86°F
Very warm sea
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is frequent. About 16 wet days, more than in most months.
52%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.9 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
86%December Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 89° and nights feel near 88°.
WarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
30%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
December's typical breeze keeps the air from feeling as stagnant.
10 mphDecember Breezy
Sea temperature
86°FDecember sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December stays around 84°F through the day and night, with little temperature relief.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning83°F
Feels 89°F
Rain30%
Cloud67%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Midday84°F
Feels 89°F
Rain32%
Cloud68%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon84°F
Feels 89°F
Rain26%
Cloud68%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening84°F
Feels 89°F
Rain24%
Cloud68%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84 | 81 | 9.0 | 19 | 10.0 | 81 | 86 |
| Feb | 83 | 81 | 8.0 | 17 | 10.1 | 82 | 85 |
| Mar | 84 | 81 | 5.4 | 16 | 10.8 | 80 | 85 |
| Apr | 84 | 82 | 3.8 | 8 | 10.9 | 76 | 85 |
| May | 83 | 81 | 1.1 | 4 | 10.9 | 71 | 84 |
| Jun | 81 | 79 | 0.4 | 2 | 10.7 | 69 | 82 |
| Jul | 80 | 78 | 0.3 | 2 | 11.0 | 69 | 81 |
| Aug | 79 | 78 | 0.1 | 0 | 11.5 | 70 | 80 |
| Sep | 81 | 79 | 0.2 | 1 | 11.6 | 75 | 82 |
| Oct | 83 | 81 | 0.3 | 2 | 12.0 | 77 | 84 |
| Nov | 85 | 82 | 1.1 | 5 | 12.3 | 77 | 86 |
| Dec | 85 | 82 | 6.3 | 16 | 10.9 | 79 | 86 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology