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December · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 47/100

Lucea in December

Mixed · 47/100Beach 75/100
High / low30° / 24°daily averages
Precipitation53 mm16 wet days
Sea28°surface temperature
18.45° N, 78.17° WElevation 12 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
When to goLucea · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec47December
Best timeJan–Mar
December: high / low30° / 24°
iWhat to expect

The weather in December

In December, Lucea averages daytime highs of 30° and night-time lows of 24° — hot weather by day. Expect around 53 mm of precipitation spread over about 16 wet days, with average cloud cover near 19%.

Temperatures are much the same as in November, and January brings little change. The sea averages 28°, comfortably warm for swimming.

December scores 47/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Lucea. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and March instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:38 and sets at 17:39 local time, giving 11 h 02 min of daylight. Days shorten by 4 minutes over the month.

Why 47/100?

How the score for December is built
Comfort · 42%52%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 75/100 (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
iiiNearby in December

Around Lucea this month

Montego Bay
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Montego Bay

Saint James Parish · 27 km E
31°Dec high
14wet days
45score
Montego Bay
Savanna-la-Mar
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Savanna-la-Mar

Westmoreland · 26 km S
30°Dec high
16wet days
46score
Savanna-la-Mar
Falmouth
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Falmouth

Trelawny Parish · 55 km E
30°Dec high
14wet days
47score
Falmouth
ivTop of the table

Jamaica's best in December

Where to go in December
Falmouth
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Falmouth

Trelawny Parish
30°Dec high
14wet days
47score
Falmouth
Savanna-la-Mar
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Savanna-la-Mar

Westmoreland
30°Dec high
16wet days
46score
Savanna-la-Mar
Montego Bay
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Montego Bay

Saint James Parish
31°Dec high
14wet days
45score
Montego Bay
Kingston
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Kingston

Kingston
31°Dec high
13wet days
43score
Kingston
·Questions

Lucea in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Lucea?

December scores 47/100 for Lucea, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 30°C with 16 wet days.

How warm is Lucea in December?

Daytime highs average 30°C and night-time lows 24°C in December.

Does it rain a lot in Lucea in December?

Lucea receives about 53 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 16 days.

Can you swim in Lucea in December?

The sea averages 28°C in December, warm enough for most swimmers.