December weather forecast and climate
Negril, Jamaica

December, the first month of the winter, in Negril, is also a hot month, with average temperature ranging between max 32°C (89.6°F) and min 24°C (75.2°F).

Temperature

January through March and December, with an average high-temperature of 32°C (89.6°F), are the coldest months.

Rainfall

In December, in Negril, Jamaica, the rain falls for 9 days. Throughout December, 64mm (2.52") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 127 rainfall days, and 1973mm (77.68") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Negril, the average water temperature is 28.3°C (82.9°F).
Note: For any water activity, surface water temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are considered as excellent and extremely pleasant for lengthened periods.

Daylight

With an average of 11h of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Negril.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in Negril is 7h.

UV index

Months with the lowest UV index in Negril are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health hazard from the exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 8 interpret into the following advice:
Take special precautions, as unprotected eyes and skin can be burned and damaged quickly. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Caution! The reflection of sand and water significantly increases the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.