The climate in Jamaica during December can be summarized as warm, humid and reasonably dry.
December is in the winter in Jamaica and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 26.8°C 80.2°F |
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Nightly temperature | 16.9°C 62.3°F |
Average temperature | 21.8°C 71.2°F |
Daily sunshine | 7.3 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 37 mm 1.5 ins |
Rainy days | 7 days |
Sea temperature | 26.8°C 80.2°F |
Humidity | 81% |
Windspeed | 13kph 8 mph |
On average December is the driest month of the year in Jamaica with around 37mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Jamaica in December 2025.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | July | 31.7°C 89.1°F |
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Driest month: | December | 37mm 1.5ins |
Sunniest month: | September | 10.3hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 25.7°C 78.3°F |
Wettest month: | June | 262mm 10.3ins |