Typical Weather in December
December temperatures in the Caribbean range from an average low of 73.3 degrees to an average high of 82.9 degrees. Rain occurs in the Caribbean a total of 11.4 days during an average December. Total precipitation during the month averages 3.7 inches. Bear in mind, however, that all precipitation, no matter how slight, is considered in the tables on this page.
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Temperature
During the early morning hours of an average December day in the Caribbean, you can expect the temperature will be in the vicinity of 73.9 degrees. The temperature will rise over the course of the typical December day, reaching somewhere around 81.9 degrees by early afternoon. By the early evening hours in December the temperature will generally fall to somewhere in the vicinity of 76.5 degrees. Overall, temperatures in the Caribbean during December average around 77.8 degrees.
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Rain
Rain is most likely to occur around 2:00 PM during the month of December, and it is least likely to occur around 9:00 PM. As shown below, if a thunderstorm occurs in December, it is most likely to occur around 12:00 AM (midnight).
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Island Rankings
For help choosing your perfect island destination, try the links below, in which the islands of the region are listed; ranked for the weather conditions listed below in the month of December.
Learn about the Caribbean's daily temperatures so you know what to expect when you arrive on your vacation.
Learn all about rain patterns in the Caribbean.
