December falls within the island’s low season. Though with an average daily high temperature of 22°C (72°F) throughout the month, the festive period in Bermuda is considerably warmer than many other countries.
It’s a good time to visit if you’re looking for a cheap vacation. Hotels offer lower rates at this time of year.
The water temperature averages 22°C (72°F) and it’s a little cool for swimming and snorkelling. Divers should wear a full wetsuit. Underwater visibility has increased to 175 feet.
Visitors can expect around five hours of sunshine every day, a couple of hours less than the annual average. Sunrise is around 7.15 am and sunset at approximately 5.15 pm.
Both rainfall and humidity are below average. Hurricane season ended in November.
Events taking place in December include the Bermuda National Trust’s Christmas Walkabout in St George and the Bermuda Goodwill Golf Tournament. On Xmas Day many expatriate residents celebrate on Elbow Beach. Organised New Year’s Eve celebrations are held in both St George and Hamilton.
The Department of Tourism organises a busy programme of smaller events to cater to low season visitors. They include tours of historic buildings, golf tournaments, cultural demonstrations, and more. For further details visit the official Bermuda Department of Tourism website and search the events calendar.
The month also falls within the island’s lobster season. Visit restaurants to try Bermuda’s spiny variety.
Average Daily Temperature
With an average daily temperature of 20°C (68°F), December is one of the coolest months in Bermuda.
| Month | Average Temperature (C) | Average Temperature (F) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 19 | 66 |
| February | 18 | 64 |
| March | 19 | 66 |
| April | 21 | 70 |
| May | 23 | 73 |
| June | 26 | 79 |
| July | 28 | 82 |
| August | 28 | 82 |
| September | 27 | 81 |
| October | 25 | 77 |
| November | 22 | 72 |
| December | 20 | 68 |
| Average Temperature | 23 | 73 |
| Minimum Average Temperature | 18 | 64 |
| Maximum Average Temperature | 28 | 82 |
Average Daily High and Low Temperature
The average daily high temperature is 22°C (72°F).
| Month | High (C) | Low (C) | High (F) | Low (F) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 17 | 70 | 63 |
| February | 21 | 16 | 70 | 61 |
| March | 21 | 16 | 70 | 61 |
| April | 22 | 18 | 72 | 64 |
| May | 25 | 20 | 77 | 68 |
| June | 28 | 23 | 82 | 73 |
| July | 30 | 25 | 86 | 77 |
| August | 30 | 26 | 86 | 79 |
| September | 29 | 25 | 84 | 77 |
| October | 27 | 23 | 81 | 73 |
| November | 24 | 20 | 75 | 68 |
| December | 22 | 18 | 72 | 64 |
Average Water Temperature
The average water temperature in December is 22°C (72°F). Most locals consider this too cold for swimming.
| Month | Average Temperature (C) | Average Temperature (F) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 68 |
| February | 20 | 68 |
| March | 20 | 68 |
| April | 21 | 70 |
| May | 22 | 72 |
| June | 24 | 75 |
| July | 27 | 81 |
| August | 28 | 82 |
| September | 27 | 81 |
| October | 26 | 79 |
| November | 24 | 75 |
| December | 22 | 72 |
| Average Temperature | 23 | 74 |
| Minimum Temperature | 20 | 68 |
| Maximum Temperature | 28 | 82 |
Average Monthly Rain
December is one of the driest months of the year. In the last few years, monthly rainfall has averaged just three inches.
| Month | Average Monthly Rainfall (inches) |
|---|---|
| January | 4 |
| February | 5 |
| March | 4 |
| April | 3 |
| May | 4 |
| June | 4 |
| July | 5 |
| August | 7 |
| September | 6 |
| October | 6 |
| November | 4 |
| December | 3 |
| Average | 5 |
Average Sunshine Hours
On a typical day in December, there will be five hours of sunshine.
| Month | Average Daily Sunshine Hours |
|---|---|
| January | 5 |
| February | 5 |
| March | 7 |
| April | 8 |
| May | 8 |
| June | 8 |
| July | 9 |
| August | 8 |
| September | 7 |
| October | 7 |
| November | 6 |
| December | 5 |
| Annual Average | 7 |
