Swim in Cairns in december 2024What is the temperature of the sea in in december?

Average sea temperature in Cairns in december 2024.

In december, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Cairns is:

Minimum: 82°F

Average: 84°F

Maximum: 86°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in december:

  • Outside temperature: 78°F to 86°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 16.2mph
  • It rains a total of 6.2in, over 7 day(s).

Should we swim in Cairns in december?

Yes! The water temperature in Cairns in december is ideal

In december, swimming is ideal on the beaches around Cairns! With water reaching 86°F at most and 84°F on average, spending time in the water is very pleasant.

Note also that in december, the climate is good with an average outside temperature of 82°F, 6.2in of precipitation (over 7 days) and 81.01 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Cairns in december

December
Average sea temperature 84°F
Minimum sea temperature 82°F
Maximum sea temperature 86°F
Average outside temperature 83°F
Maximum outside temperature 88°F
Minimum outside temperature 79°F
Wind speed 9.9mph
Wind temperature 79°F
Precipitation 6.2in
Number of days of rain 7 jour(s)
(23%)
Humidity 82%
Visibility in kilometers 9.59km
Cloud cover 35%
Our opinion ideal swimming

Swim elsewhere in Australia in december

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Sydney in december72°F76°Fpleasant swimming
Adelaide in december68°F71°Fcool swimming
Brisbane (Queensland) in december79°F81°Fpleasant swimming
Darwin in december89°F92°Fideal swimming
Melbourne in december64°F67°Fcool swimming
Perth in december70°F74°Fcool swimming
Fraser Island in december80°F83°Fideal swimming
Gold Coast in december78°F81°Fpleasant swimming
Kangaroo Island in december66°F69°Fcool swimming
Port Hedland in december83°F87°Fideal swimming
Port Macquarie in december76°F80°Fpleasant swimming
Streaky Bay in december66°F69°Fcool swimming
Warrnambool in december62°F66°Fcold swimming
Eden in december67°F70°Fcool swimming
Fremantle in december70°F74°Fcool swimming
Whitsunday Islands in december83°F85°Fideal swimming
Batemans Bay in december70°F73°Fcool swimming
Bondi beach in december72°F76°Fpleasant swimming
Broome in december86°F89°Fideal swimming
Bundaberg in december80°F83°Fideal swimming

Swim in Australia in december: sea temperature by city

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