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December · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 76/100

Varadero in December

Good · 76/100Beach 83/100
High / low25° / 22°daily averages
Precipitation58 mm10 wet days
Sea26°surface temperature
23.16° N, 81.24° WElevation 8 mUTC−4 · Cuba Daylight Time
When to goVaradero · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec76December
Best timeJan–Mar
December: high / low25° / 22°
iWhat to expect

The weather in December

In December, Varadero averages daytime highs of 25° and night-time lows of 22° — warm weather by day. Expect around 58 mm of precipitation spread over about 10 wet days, with average cloud cover near 27%.

Days are 1.2° cooler than in November on average, and January brings little change. The sea averages 26°, comfortably warm for swimming.

December scores 76/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Varadero. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and March instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:59 and sets at 17:42 local time, giving 10 h 43 min of daylight. Days shorten by 5 minutes over the month.

Why 76/100?

How the score for December is built
Comfort · 42%99%
Dry days · 33%30%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 83/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

December against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

Cuba's best in December

Where to go in December
Nueva Gerona
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Nueva Gerona

Isla de la Juventud
26°Dec high
8wet days
78score
Nueva Gerona
Havana
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Havana

Havana
26°Dec high
9wet days
73score
Havana
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Manicaragua

Villa Clara Province
26°Dec high
9wet days
73score
Manicaragua
Manuel Tames
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Manuel Tames

Guantánamo Province
28°Dec high
7wet days
71score
Manuel Tames
·Questions

Varadero in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Varadero?

December scores 76/100 for Varadero, which we rate as good. Average highs are 25°C with 10 wet days.

How warm is Varadero in December?

Daytime highs average 25°C and night-time lows 22°C in December.

Does it rain a lot in Varadero in December?

Varadero receives about 58 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 10 days.

Can you swim in Varadero in December?

The sea averages 26°C in December, warm enough for most swimmers.