December verdict

Virgin Islands (US) in December

Weather score68Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 114mm, so some wet days are possible.

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December weather

Monthly averages

Temp

28°C

Rain

114mm

Sun

7.3h

Sea

28°C

Weather score

68

Good

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Showers

Rainfall averages 114mm, so some wet days are possible.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Warm sea

Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.

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Temperature

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December28°C average high

December is on the cooler side of Virgin Islands (US)'s year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsMay to November

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

December114mm average rain

December sits near Virgin Islands (US)'s yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.

Driest monthsJanuary to April and June to July

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

December7.3 hours average sun

December is below Virgin Islands (US)'s yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsFebruary to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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December28°C average sea

December is close to Virgin Islands (US)'s yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaJune to November

Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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December68 weather score

December scores below Virgin Islands (US)'s yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsJanuary to April and June

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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