December weather forecast
Negril, Jamaica

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.