Placencia Village

Stann Creek Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Stann Creek, Belize in December.

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Placencia Village Hopkins Maya Beach Dangriga

Planning a trip to Stann Creek, Belize this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Stann Creek in December

Stann Creek, Belize is a region in Belize. December in Stann Creek 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.

For specific regional insights in Stann Creek, Belize, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Hopkins with an average of 139 mm (5.5 in) to high rainfall in Placencia Village with 154 mm (6.1 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in December. Placencia Village typically receives 190 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Stann Creek by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Stann Creek — and find the best time to visit. (based on Placencia Village)

January27°C (81°F) February28°C (82°F) March29°C (84°F) April30°C (86°F) May31°C (88°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August31°C (88°F) September31°C (88°F) October30°C (86°F) November28°C (82°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Stann Creek in December

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

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 Stann Creek

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

Temperature range in Stann Creek (December)

Precipitation variation in Stann Creek (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 →

Hopkins

In December Hopkins 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
211 mm (8.3 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Hopkins →

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 →

Dangriga

In December Dangriga 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
29°C (84°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
223 mm (8.8 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Dangriga →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Stann Creek, 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 Stann Creek in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Placencia Village 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 154 mm (6.1 in)
Hopkins 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)
Maya Beach 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 147 mm (5.8 in)
Dangriga 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 146 mm (5.7 in)

Stann Creek weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Stann Creek, Belize in December?

Expect pleasant weather across Stann Creek, 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 Stann Creek, Belize in December?

Average temperatures in Stann Creek, 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 Stann Creek, Belize get a lot of rain in December?

Stann Creek, Belize sees substantial rainfall in December. Placencia Village typically averages about 154 mm (6.1 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Stann Creek, Belize?

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

On average, the best time to visit Stann Creek, Belize is in February and March with generally perfect weather in Placencia Village. The weather in June, July, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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