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December · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 81/100

Gaira in December

Excellent · 81/100Beach 93/100
High / low27° / 26°daily averages
Precipitation45 mm4 wet days
Sea27°surface temperature
11.19° N, 74.22° WElevation 9 mUTC−5 · Colombia Standard Time
When to goGaira · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec81December
Best timeJan–Mar
December: high / low27° / 26°
iWhat to expect

The weather in December

In December, Gaira averages daytime highs of 27° and night-time lows of 26° — warm weather by day. Expect around 45 mm of precipitation spread over about 4 wet days, with average cloud cover near 30%.

Temperatures are much the same as in November, and January brings little change. The sea averages 27°, comfortably warm for swimming.

December scores 81/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 2nd of the twelve months for Gaira.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:09 and sets at 17:37 local time, giving 11 h 28 min of daylight. Days shorten by 2 minutes over the month.

Why 81/100?

How the score for December is built
Comfort · 42%78%
Dry days · 33%70%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 93/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

December against the year

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iiiNearby in December

Around Gaira this month

Santa Marta
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Santa Marta

Magdalena Department · 5.9 km NE
27°Dec high
4wet days
81score
Santa Marta
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Colombia's best in December

Where to go in December
Salgar
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Salgar

Atlántico
28°Dec high
3wet days
82score
Salgar
Santa Marta
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Santa Marta

Magdalena Department
27°Dec high
4wet days
81score
Santa Marta
Barranquilla
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Barranquilla

Atlántico
28°Dec high
4wet days
79score
Barranquilla
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Soledad

Atlántico
28°Dec high
4wet days
77score
Soledad
·Questions

Gaira in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Gaira?

December scores 81/100 for Gaira, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 27°C with 4 wet days.

How warm is Gaira in December?

Daytime highs average 27°C and night-time lows 26°C in December.

Does it rain a lot in Gaira in December?

Gaira receives about 45 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 4 days.

Can you swim in Gaira in December?

The sea averages 27°C in December, warm enough for most swimmers.