The weather in December in Jamaica

It's hot in December in Jamaica with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 21°C.

December is a good month to be in Jamaica for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Jamaica, Cuba. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 34°C in 2016, Jamaica reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 23°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 12°C to a highest value of 25°C.

Rainfall amount

In December, there is an average of 36 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Daily weather in December for Jamaica

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Jamaica. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Jamaica New York
Average temperature 30°C 9°C
Max. temperature 31°C 12°C
Min. temperature 19°C -5°C
Total precipitation 36 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 8 days 17 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Jamaica with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 21°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 30°C, with nights around 21°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Jamaica is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 21°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

The hurricane season in Jamaica runs from June to November.

Check out the climate of Jamaica for all months and discover the best travel time

Curious about the weather in other parts of Cuba? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Havana, Varadero, Trinidad, or explore other destinations in Cuba.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Jamaica, Cuba. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Jamaica

Temperature in December in Jamaica over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Jamaica, Cuba. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in Jamaica

Total precipitation in December in Jamaica over the years

Daily UV index in December in Jamaica

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Jamaica, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Jamaica by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Jamaica. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.