Santa Cruz weather in December (Jamaica)

What's the typical weather in Santa Cruz for December? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

For December, the weather in Santa Cruz is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 30°C, while nights can cool down to about 22°C. Although these are the average temperatures, expect warmer days occasionally. Wear cool clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Santa Cruz in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 30 mm for the month. Expect around 9 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 217 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a prime time to visit Santa Cruz. January, February and December typically offer the best circumstances. While May, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santa Cruz climate page with graphs.

 

Santa Cruz, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 30 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 217 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Montego Bay, Jamaica (54 KM, 34 Miles).

Where to go in Jamaica in December

Find out more about the weather in Jamaica and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santa Cruz.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Jamaica? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Jamaica. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.