The weather in December in Santiago de Cuba

It's hot in December in Santiago de Cuba 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 22°C and 23°C.

December is an awesome month to be in Santiago de Cuba for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not much chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Santiago de Cuba, 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 33°C in 2019, Santiago de Cuba reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 22°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 18°C to a highest value of 25°C.

Rainfall amount

In December, there is an average of 20 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Daily weather in December for Santiago de Cuba

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

December weather comparison

  Santiago de Cuba New York
Average temperature 30°C 9°C
Max. temperature 31°C 12°C
Min. temperature 22°C -5°C
Total precipitation 20 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 5 days 17 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Santiago de Cuba with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 23°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 30°C, with nights around 22°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Santiago de Cuba is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 22°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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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 Santiago de Cuba runs from June to November.

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Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in December in Santiago de Cuba

Temperature in December in Santiago de Cuba over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Santiago de Cuba, 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 Santiago de Cuba

Total precipitation in December in Santiago de Cuba over the years

Daily UV index in December in Santiago de Cuba

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Santiago de Cuba, 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 Santiago de Cuba by month

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