Weather in December in Jamaica
Are you planning a trip a to Jamaica in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like 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 to very warm in Mandeville at 30°C. At night it cools down to 22°C in Mandeville and 24°C in Port Antonio.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Negril with an average of 27 mm to high rainfall in Port Antonio with 120 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 217 hours of sunshine in Montego Bay. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For specific regional insights in Jamaica for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Jamaica climate page.
Where to go in Jamaica in December
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Jamaica?
Montego Bay
In December Montego Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Kingston
In December Kingston generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Negril
In December Negril generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Ocho Rios
In December Ocho Rios generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Port Antonio
In December Port Antonio generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is December the best 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 and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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