Cayman Islands in December
December is a good month for Cayman Islands: a typical day grades A-, the 5th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 83°F, water around 83°F and about a 49% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (Christmas & holiday break).
Cayman Islands month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanA-82°F
- FebA-81°F
- MarB+83°F
- AprA-84°F
- MayA-87°F
- JunB+87°F
- JulB+89°F
- AugB+89°F
- SepB+88°F
- OctB+86°F
- NovB+84°F
- DecA-83°F
November: B+ · December: A- · January: A-. The best months are usually January, April and May, and the weakest are July and October.
Best beaches in Cayman Islands in December
Resorts with the best typical December, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Dec | This week |
|---|---|---|
| The Sunshine Hotel and Suites | A- | SatB-SunB+MonA-TueA-WedA |
| Holiday Inn Resort Grand Cayman | A- | SatB-SunB+MonA-TueA-WedA |
| Aqua Bay Club | A- | SatB-SunB+MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Rocky Shore Villas | A- | SatBSunB+MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Ocean Paradise, Vacation Rental | A- | SatC+SunB-MonA-TueA-WedA |
| The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman | A- | SatBSunA-MonA-TueA-WedA |
| Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa | A- | SatBSunA-MonA-TueA-WedA |
| The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach | A- | SatBSunA-MonA-TueA-WedA |
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Better beach options in December
Further afield: Huatulco (A), Puerto Vallarta (A) and Los Cabos (A). Every destination in December.
Questions
- Is December a good time to visit Cayman Islands?
- December is a good month for Cayman Islands: a typical day grades A-, the 5th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 83°F, water around 83°F and about a 49% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (Christmas & holiday break).
- How warm is Cayman Islands in December?
- Typical highs are about 83°F and the sea is about 83°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is December hurricane season in Cayman Islands?
- No. Storm risk is very low in December.
- How crowded is Cayman Islands in December?
- Typically very busy, around Christmas & holiday break. The quietest months are usually September and October.
Plan it
- Cayman Islands: this week's forecast, beach by beach
- Caribbean Beach Report: this week, updated every Monday
- Compare dates and beaches on the map
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 23 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.