December weather forecast
Montserrat

December in Montserrat marks the transition into the dry season and is characterized by lower rainfall and cooler temperatures. The average rainfall during December is approximately 85mm (3.35"), indicating a significant decrease from the 110mm (4.33") experienced in November. This marks December as one of the drier months of the year, signalling the end of the wet season.

In terms of temperature, December sees averages ranging from 24°C (75.2°F) to 27°C (80.6°F). These temperatures, while still comfortable and warm, are cooler compared to the preceding months, reflecting the island's transition into the cooler part of the year.

When comparing December with its adjacent months, there is a substantial decrease in rainfall from November, and this trend towards drier conditions generally continues into the early months of the new year. Similarly, temperatures in December are slightly cooler than in November, with further cooling anticipated as the island moves into January.

Despite Montserrat's small size, slight variations in weather conditions due to differences in altitude persist. Areas around the Soufrière Hills Volcano, due to their elevated position, might experience marginally cooler temperatures.

December does not hold any extreme weather records for Montserrat, but it is significant for the onset of the dry season. With lower rainfall and cooler temperatures, the climate changes noticeably, offering a different experience compared to the wet and hot months. Despite the changes, the island retains its lush beauty, making December an attractive time for visitors seeking to enjoy the tropical landscape in relatively dry and cool conditions.

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• Plymouth - December »
  The months of January and December bring the lowest temperatures averaging a high of 29°C (84.2°F). The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 12min of daylight.
• Brades - December »
  Brades closes the year with a drop in sea temperature to 27.7°C (81.9°F) in December, marking the arrival of slightly cooler conditions. On the last day of December, in Brades, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 17:46 AST.
• Harris - December »
  In Harris in December, it is raining for 24.4 days, with typically 56mm (2.2") of accumulated precipitation. November and December, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Harris, Montserrat.
• Bethel - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Bethel with an average of 11h and 12min of daylight. In Bethel in December, it is raining for 24.4 days, with typically 56mm (2.2") of accumulated precipitation.
• Saint John's - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Saint John's with an average of 11h and 6min of daylight. On the first day of December in Saint John's, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 17:33.
• Long Ground - December »
  Long Ground, in the month of December, notes an average low temperature of 25.9°C (78.6°F), indicating a small decrease from the daytime highs. In Long Ground, in December, during 24.4 rainfall days, 56mm (2.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Frith - December »
  The months with the least sunshine in Frith are November and December, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine. December has the shortest days of the year in Frith, Montserrat, with an average of 11h and 12min of daylight.
• Tuitts - December »
  The months with the lowest humidity in Tuitts, Montserrat, are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%. The months with the lowest humidity in Tuitts are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.