Warm
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Ocho Rios, Jamaica in December
Weather score68Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 206mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
27°C
Rain
206mm
Sun
6.4h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
68
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 206mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Ocho Rios, Jamaica with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December27°C average high
December is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December206mm average rain
December sits near Ocho Rios' yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsMarch to April and June to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December6.4 hours average sun
December is below Ocho Rios' yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsFebruary to April and July to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December28°C average sea
December is below Ocho Rios' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December68 weather score
December scores below Ocho Rios' yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsFebruary to April and June to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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