Temperatures in December
It's hot in December in Jamaica with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 26°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Jamaica in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Jamaica with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 26°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature drops to around 30°C, with nights close to 25°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Jamaica will be around 30°C, with nights close to 25°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Jamaica is 29°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.
Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 89 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The average precipitation chance is 26% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Jamaica. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Jamaica in December |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
89 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Jamaica?
December is a great month to be in Jamaica for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
The hurricane season in Jamaica runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Jamaica in December
With 36°C, Jamaica hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 21°C to a high of 27°C.
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The climate of Jamaica is based on weather data from Montego Bay. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Jamaica for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in December in Jamaica
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Jamaica, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Jamaica
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Jamaica, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 8 days of rain in Jamaica.
Daily UV Index in December in Jamaica
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Jamaica, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Jamaica Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Jamaica, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Jamaica Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Jamaica, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Jamaica
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Jamaica. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in December in Jamaica
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Average Weather in Jamaica by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Jamaica. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
