Bermuda Weather – December

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.

MonthAverage Temperature (C)Average Temperature (F)
January1966
February1864
March1966
April2170
May2373
June2679
July2882
August2882
September2781
October2577
November2272
December2068
Average Temperature2373
Minimum Average Temperature1864
Maximum Average Temperature2882

Average Daily High and Low Temperature

The average daily high temperature is 22°C (72°F).

MonthHigh (C)Low (C)High (F)Low (F)
January21177063
February21167061
March21167061
April22187264
May25207768
June28238273
July30258677
August30268679
September29258477
October27238173
November24207568
December22187264

Average Water Temperature

The average water temperature in December is 22°C (72°F). Most locals consider this too cold for swimming.

MonthAverage Temperature (C)Average Temperature (F)
January2068
February2068
March2068
April2170
May2272
June2475
July2781
August2882
September2781
October2679
November2475
December2272
Average Temperature2374
Minimum Temperature2068
Maximum Temperature2882

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.

MonthAverage Monthly Rainfall (inches)
January4
February5
March4
April3
May4
June4
July5
August7
September6
October6
November4
December3
Average5

Average Sunshine Hours

On a typical day in December, there will be five hours of sunshine.

MonthAverage Daily Sunshine Hours
January5
February5
March7
April8
May8
June8
July9
August8
September7
October7
November6
December5
Annual Average7
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