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Jamaica Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Jamaica in December.

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Montego Bay Kingston Negril Ocho Rios

Planning a getaway to Jamaica this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Jamaica in December

December in Jamaica generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Port Antonio at 27°C (81°F) to very warm in Mandeville at 30°C (86°F). At night it cools down to 22°C (72°F) in Mandeville and 24°C (75°F) in Port Antonio.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Jamaica, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Little Bay with an average of 27 mm (1.1 in) to high rainfall in Port Antonio with 120 mm (4.7 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Montego Bay sees close to 217 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Jamaica — and find the best time to visit. (based on Montego Bay)

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March29°C (84°F) April30°C (86°F) May31°C (88°F) June32°C (90°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September32°C (90°F) October31°C (88°F) November30°C (86°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Jamaica in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Jamaica.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Jamaica

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Jamaica?

Temperature range in Jamaica (December)

Precipitation variation in Jamaica (December)

Montego Bay

In December Montego Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
217 hours
228 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Montego Bay →

Kingston

In December Kingston generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
239 hours
257 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kingston →

Negril

In December Negril generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
217 hours
228 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Negril →

Ocho Rios

In December Ocho Rios generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
239 hours
257 hours
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Ocho Rios →

Port Antonio

In December Port Antonio generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
239 hours
257 hours
Monthly rainfall
156 mm (6.1 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Jamaica in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Montego Bay 29°C (84°F) 23°C (73°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Kingston 28°C (82°F) 24°C (75°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Negril 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 27 mm (1.1 in)
Ocho Rios 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Port Antonio 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Mandeville 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)

Jamaica weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Jamaica in December?

Jamaica typically experiences perfect weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Montego Bay average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 23°C (73°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Jamaica in December?

Average temperatures in Jamaica during December range from a nighttime low near 23°C (73°F) to a daytime high around 29°C (84°F) in Montego Bay.

Does Jamaica get a lot of rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Jamaica during December, with Montego Bay averaging close to 62 mm (2.4 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Jamaica?

We believe that December is one of the best times to visit Jamaica with overall perfect weather in Montego Bay. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March and December offering mostly perfect weather in Montego Bay. On the other hand, the months of May, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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