December weather forecastNegril, Jamaica
December weather for Negril, Jamaica: With an average of 11h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Negril. December has the shortest days of the year in Negril, with an average of 11h and 6min of daylight.

December
Weather in December
December wraps up the year in Negril with a similar reduction in rainfall and daylight hours. The precipitation lessens further to 64mm (2.52") over nine days, signalling an end to the long rainy season. Daily hours of brilliant sunshine amass to seven hours, albeit the daylight shrinks to 11 hours. Sea temperatures mildly decline, yet offering comfortable conditions for water activities. As the year concludes, milder conditions prevail, easing Negril into the new year.Temperature
Negril experiences lowest temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 32°C (89.6°F) during January through March and December.Rainfall
In December, in Negril, the rain falls for 9 days. Throughout December, 64mm (2.52") of precipitation is accumulated. In Negril, Jamaica, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127 days and collects up to 1973mm (77.68") of precipitation.Sea temperature
In Negril, in December, the average water temperature is 28.3°C (82.9°F).Note: Surface water temperatures ranging from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are considered superb and highly pleasant for water activities over extended periods.
Daylight
With an average of 11h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Negril.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 17:36. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 17:48 EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Negril is 7h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the lowest UV index in Negril. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 8 in December translates into the following instructions:
Be vigilant. Without due care, eyes and skin can be harmed in no time. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Caution! Sand and water surfaces escalate the UV intensity from the Sun.
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Average temperature in December
Negril, Jamaica
- Average high temperature in December: 32°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July, August and September (34°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January, February, March and December (32°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 24°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are May, June, July, August, September and October (26°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (23°C).
Average rainfall in December
Negril, Jamaica
- Average rainfall in December: 64mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (301mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (58mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Negril, Jamaica
- Average rainfall days in December: 9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (16 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and March (6 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Negril, Jamaica
- Average sea temperature in December: 28.3°C
The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and September (29.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January and February (26.9°C).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Negril, Jamaica
- Average daylight in December: 11h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 7h
The months with the most sunshine are February, March, April, July and August (Average sunshine: 8h).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 6h).
Average UV index in December
Negril, Jamaica
- Average UV index in December: 8
The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 12).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 8).





