Placencia Peninsula Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Placencia Peninsula, Belize in December.

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Placencia Village Maya Beach Seine Bight Village

Are you planning a trip a to the Placencia Peninsula, Belize in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the Placencia Peninsula in December

The Placencia Peninsula, Belize is a region in Belize. December in the Placencia Peninsula generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) in Placencia Village.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Maya Beach with an average of 147 mm (5.8 in) to high rainfall in Placencia Village with 154 mm (6.1 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Placencia Village sees close to 190 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore the Placencia Peninsula by month

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Best Places to Visit in the Placencia Peninsula in December

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

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 the Placencia Peninsula

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in the Placencia Peninsula, Belize?

Temperature range in the Placencia Peninsula (December)

Precipitation variation in the Placencia Peninsula (December)

Placencia Village

In December Placencia Village generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°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)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
185 hours
190 hours
200 hours
Monthly rainfall
243 mm (9.6 in)
154 mm (6.1 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Placencia Village →

Maya Beach

In December Maya Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°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)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
185 hours
190 hours
200 hours
Monthly rainfall
230 mm (9.1 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Maya Beach →

Seine Bight Village

In December Seine Bight Village generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°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)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
185 hours
190 hours
200 hours
Monthly rainfall
234 mm (9.2 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Seine Bight Village →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Placencia Peninsula, in Belize.

In our records: Belize December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in Belize in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest December daytime high in Belize was 19°C (66°F) in Elijio Panti National Park on December 30, 2023.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Placencia Peninsula in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Placencia Village 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 154 mm (6.1 in)
Maya Beach 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 147 mm (5.8 in)
Seine Bight Village 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 150 mm (5.9 in)

The Placencia Peninsula weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Placencia Peninsula, Belize in December?

Expect pleasant weather across the Placencia Peninsula, Belize in December. The popular destination of Placencia Village averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 23°C (73°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Placencia Peninsula, Belize in December?

Average temperatures in the Placencia Peninsula, Belize during December range from a nighttime low near 23°C (73°F) to a daytime high around 28°C (82°F) in Placencia Village.

Does the Placencia Peninsula, Belize get a lot of rain in December?

Placencia Village typically receives notable rainfall in December, about 154 mm (6.1 in) on average across the Placencia Peninsula, Belize.

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Placencia Peninsula, Belize?

In our opinion, December is a good time to visit the Placencia Peninsula, Belize with overall pleasant weather in Placencia Village. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February and March offering mostly perfect weather in Placencia Village. On the other hand, the weather in June, July, August, September and October tend to be poor.

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