December weather forecast
Antigua and Barbuda

December in Antigua and Barbuda marks the commencement of the dry season, offering relatively cooler and less humid conditions. Average temperatures across the islands, including central areas like Saint John's and Codrington, hover around 26.5°C (79.7°F), making it one of the cooler months of the year.

Rainfall in December continues to decrease from the levels observed in the wet season. The chance of experiencing heavy downpours and thunderstorms is significantly reduced, rendering a drier climate more prevalent.

Wind speeds during December maintain stability, averaging about 21.9km/h (13.6mph). These easterly trade winds persist in their role of offering a cooling effect, which contributes to the less humid and more comfortable conditions.

December boasts around 8 hours of daily sunshine, presenting ample opportunity for outdoor activities. Seawater temperatures in December begin to cool, ranging from 27.3°C (81.1°F) to 27.8°C (82°F). Despite this, the sea remains sufficiently warm for swimming and water-related pursuits.

As December progresses, the emergence of the dry season becomes well-established. The steady decline in rainfall coupled with relatively cooler temperatures illustrates the seasonal change from the humid and wet conditions of the wet season.

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• All Saints - December »
  November and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in All Saints. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in All Saints.
• Liberta - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Liberta, Antigua and Barbuda, with an average of 11h and 6min of daylight. Ending the year in December, the weather in Liberta, Antigua, and Barbuda, sees a continued temperature drop.
• Parham - December »
  November and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Parham, Antigua and Barbuda. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Parham, Antigua and Barbuda.
• Falmouth - December »
  January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Falmouth, Antigua and Barbuda. In Falmouth in December, it is raining for 23.5 days, with typically 56mm (2.2") of accumulated precipitation.
• Codrington - December »
  The months with the lowest humidity in Codrington are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%. The months with the highest UV index in Codrington are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• New Winthorpes - December »
  In New Winthorpes during December, the rain falls for 17 days and regularly aggregates up to 88mm (3.46") of precipitation. January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the lowest UV index in New Winthorpes, Antigua and Barbuda.
• Cedar Grove - December »
  November and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Cedar Grove, Antigua and Barbuda. In Cedar Grove in December, the average water temperature is 27°C (80.6°F).
• Bolands - December »
  January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Bolands, Antigua and Barbuda. With an average of 11h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Bolands, Antigua and Barbuda.
• Fitches Creek - December »
  The months with the least sunshine in Fitches Creek are November and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine. In Fitches Creek, Antigua and Barbuda, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.5h.