New Providence Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in New Providence, the Bahamas in December.

Planning a trip to New Providence, the Bahamas this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in New Providence in December

New Providence, the Bahamas is a region in the Bahamas. December in New Providence generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) in Nassau.

To explore the conditions in New Providence, the Bahamas in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

December is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 50 mm (2 in) in Nassau.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Nassau enjoys about 214 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore New Providence by month

Best Places to Visit in New Providence in December

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

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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 New Providence

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in New Providence, the Bahamas?

Temperature range in New Providence (December)

Precipitation variation in New Providence (December)

Nassau

In December Nassau generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°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
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
222 hours
214 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
50 mm (2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions

Paradise Island

In December Paradise Island generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°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
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
222 hours
214 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
51 mm (2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions

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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nassau 26°C (79°F) 23°C (73°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Paradise Island 26°C (79°F) 23°C (73°F) 51 mm (2 in)

New Providence weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in New Providence, the Bahamas in December?

New Providence, the Bahamas typically experiences perfect weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Nassau average around 26°C (79°F), and temperatures drop to about 23°C (73°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in New Providence, the Bahamas in December?

Nassau averages a daytime maximum of 26°C (79°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 23°C (73°F).

Does New Providence, the Bahamas get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Nassau averages just 50 mm (2 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for New Providence, the Bahamas.

Is December a Good Time to Visit New Providence, the Bahamas?

We believe that December is one of the best times to visit New Providence, the Bahamas with overall perfect weather in Nassau. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit New Providence, the Bahamas is in January, February, March, April, May, November and December with generally perfect weather in Nassau. The weather in August and September, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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