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December is one of the excellent months to visit Upper Princeʼs Quarter, with daytime temperatures of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 25°C (77°F) at night. Do note that quite a bit of rainfall is typical, averaging around 60 mm (2.4 in).
If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, December is one of the best months to visit Upper Princeʼs Quarter.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Upper Princeʼs Quarter typically stay consistent throughout December, with daily highs averaging around 28°C (82°F). Nights are warm, with lows around 24°C (75°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Upper Princeʼs Quarter spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on weather observations in Upper Princeʼs Quarter between 1976 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes during December.
Find out more about the weather in Sint Maarten and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Sint Maarten in December →
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).
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. The water temperature sits at about 27°C (81°F), making it perfect for swimming and water activities. Don't forget to pack your favorite swimwear and perhaps some snorkel gear. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp
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Where to go in December - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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Visit the Rainbow Mountains
The Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) is acolored rainbow mountain that will steal your heart forever and the view from the top will take your breath away.
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