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Salisbury Weather in December

In Salisbury, December brings high daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to 25°C (77°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall this month.

Rainfall in Salisbury in December

This month experiences about 19 days of rain according to historical data, averaging 69 mm (2.7 in). Expect plenty of grey, overcast days rather than intense storms. The rain rarely amounts to much on any given day.

Temperature in Salisbury in December

December tends to be one of the excellent months in Salisbury, with 28°C (82°F) in the afternoon and 25°C (77°F) overnight. Conditions stay fairly consistent through the month, making it easier to plan what to wear. With lows around 25°C (77°F), the nights are warm enough that a sheet is usually all you need for bedding.

Sunshine in Salisbury in December

The city usually sees around 190 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days — a great month for sightseeing.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures.

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Salisbury Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C (77°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C (82°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 62%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 69 mm (2.7 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
SunshineSunshine 190 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Douglas-Charles Airport, Dominica (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Daily Historical Temperatures

37-year average (1983-2025)

Based on our historical records, temperatures in Salisbury typically stay consistent throughout December, with daily highs averaging around 28°C (82°F). Nights are warm, with lows around 23°C (73°F).

Average temperatures in December

Historical weather for Salisbury in December

Browse day-by-day weather records for Salisbury spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.

Salisbury historical weather extremes in December

Based on 22 years of weather observations in Salisbury between 2003 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes.

  • The hottest December day on record in Salisbury reached 32°C (90°F) (December 10, 2005).
  • The lowest daytime temperature in December was 26°C (79°F), recorded on December 31, 2021.

Best Places in Dominica in December

Find out more about the weather in Dominica and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Dominica in December →

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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).

What to Wear in Salisbury in December

Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in December. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Salisbury in December

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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