Weather in December
December in
Curaçao represents a shift from the rainy season towards the drier months. The average precipitation during December decreases to 90mm (3.54"), a significant drop from
November, signalling the onset of the dry season. Temperatures during December continue the trend of the cooler climate, ranging from 24°C (75.2°F) to 29°C (84.2°F), providing a comfortable and pleasant atmosphere.
These weather patterns are consistent across the island, from the capital city of Willemstad to the smaller coastal villages. The Caribbean Sea retains a warm temperature of approximately 27°C (80.6°F), slightly cooler but still conducive to water activities.
Compared to November, December sees a decrease in rainfall and a slight drop in temperature, representing a transition towards the drier and cooler months of the year. As the island progresses from December into
January, the rainfall continues to decrease, and temperatures maintain a similar range, preserving the comfortable climate.
In line with its tropical, semi-arid climate, Curaçao does not witness any extreme weather variations or significant snowfall in December. This month, like the rest of the year, does not break any records for extreme temperatures or high levels of precipitation. Despite the transitional nature of the weather, the comfortable temperatures and pleasant sea conditions make December a desirable time for visitors seeking a tropical holiday escape.
- Willemstad - December »
The last month of the year in Willemstad, December, bids farewell to the warm season amidst reduced temperature and continued showers. The month with the most rainfall in Willemstad is December, when the rain falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 100mm (3.94") of precipitation. - Newport - December »
The months with the lowest humidity in Newport are October through December, with an average relative humidity of 78%. In Newport during December, the rain falls for 23.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 91mm (3.58") of precipitation. - Barber - December »
The months with the lowest humidity in Barber are October through December, with an average relative humidity of 78%. The months with the least sunshine in Barber, Curaçao, are March, April and December, with an average of 8.5h of sunshine. - Fontein - December »
The months with the least sunshine in Fontein, Curaçao, are March, April and December, with an average of 8.5h of sunshine. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Fontein, Curaçao. - Julianadorp - December »
The months with the lowest humidity in Julianadorp are October through December, with an average relative humidity of 78%. The months with the least sunshine in Julianadorp are March, April and December, with an average of 8.5h of sunshine. - Curaçao - December »
The month with the most rainfall in Curaçao is December, when the rain falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 100mm (3.94") of precipitation. The month with the shortest days in Curaçao, Curaçao, is December, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight. - Punda - December »
The month with the most rainfall in Punda is December, when the rain falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 100mm (3.94") of precipitation. The month with the shortest days in Punda is December, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight. - Brievengat - December »
March, April and December, with an average of 8.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Brievengat, Curaçao. The months with the lowest UV index in Brievengat, Curaçao, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. - Bullenbaai - December »
The month with the shortest days in Bullenbaai, Curaçao, is December, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight. In Bullenbaai during December, the rain falls for 23.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 91mm (3.58") of precipitation. - Santa Rosa - December »
The months with the lowest humidity in Santa Rosa are October through December, with an average relative humidity of 78%. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Santa Rosa, Curaçao. - Nieuw Nederland - December »
The months with the least sunshine in Nieuw Nederland are March, April and December, with an average of 8.5h of sunshine. The month with the shortest days in Nieuw Nederland is December, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight. - Marchena - December »
The months with the least sunshine in Marchena are March, April and December, with an average of 8.5h of sunshine. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Marchena.