December weather forecastThe Crane, Barbados

Weather in December

In December, Crane, Barbados experiences a further drop in rainfall as the wet season draws to an end. The island maintains its year-round warmth, even as daylight hours begin to shorten slightly. As the sea retains its warm temperature, water sports and beach visits continue unabated. Tourists can revel in the tropical holiday ambiance, courtesy of the consistently pleasant weather. December sees an ease in precipitation with a lessening volume, recording 96mm (3.78") of rain, a marked drop from the 177mm (6.97") noted in November.

Temperature

December's presence in The Crane marks an average high-temperature of a still warm 29°C (84.2°F), remaining consistent with the previous month's conditions. In The Crane, the average nighttime temperature during December is an agreeable 22°C (71.6°F).

Rainfall

In The Crane, Barbados, in December, it is raining for 18 days, with typically 96mm (3.78") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in The Crane, there are 191 rainfall days, and 1238mm (48.74") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In The Crane, in December, the average water temperature is 27°C (80.6°F).
Note: Water activities in temperatures ranging from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are pleasurable, without feeling uncomfortable even during extended periods.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in The Crane is December, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 17:29. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 17:42 AST.

Sunshine

In The Crane, the average sunshine in December is 8h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 9, December is the month with the lowest UV index in The Crane. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 9 during December morphs into the following directions:
It is essential to prioritize protection. Unprotected skin and eyes can suffer rapid harm. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Regardless of the cloudiness of the day, a sunscreen with SPF 30 or more should be applied and reapplied generously, specifically after swimming or outdoor exercise. Attention! UV strength is notably upped by the reflection of sand and water.