December weather forecast
Fitts Village, Barbados

December in Fitts Village, Barbados exhibits the commencement of the cooler and drain season. The rainfall drops significantly from November's count to a moderate 96mm (3.78"), fostering long-awaited respite after substantial rainfall. The shorter daylight hours and reduced sunshine hours signify the progression into winter. Nonetheless, the consistently warm sea temperature remains appealing for water activities. Despite shifting weather trends, December strikes an assuring balance between warmth and precipitation.

Temperature

With the arrival of December in Fitts Village, Barbados, an average high temperature of a still warm 29°C (84.2°F) is noted, consistent with that of November. In the month of December, the average temperature dips to an agreeable 22°C (71.6°F) during the night.

Rainfall

In Fitts Village, in December, during 14 rainfall days, 96mm (3.78") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Fitts Village, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156 days and collects up to 1238mm (48.74") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Fitts Village, Barbados, the average seawater temperature in December is 27°C (80.6°F).
Note: For swimming, diving, and enjoying other water activities, the range of 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) in water temperature is considered ideal, offering pleasure for extended periods without discomfort.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 17:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:42 AST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 8h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 9, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 9 transforms into the following advice:
Immediate precautions are necessary; otherwise, skin and eyes might get damaged quickly. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Following every swim or outdoor workout, a sunscreen with an SPF of not less than 30 should be liberally applied and re-applied frequently, even on overcast days. Warning! The Sun's UV rays intensify with reflections from sand and water.