How warm is the Leeward Islands in December?

Typical highs are about 81°F and the sea is about 82°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.

Is December hurricane season in the Leeward Islands?

No. Storm risk is very low in December.

How crowded is the Leeward Islands in December?

Typically very busy, around Christmas & holiday break. The quietest months are usually September and October.

The Leeward Islands in December

December is one of the best months to visit the Leeward Islands: a typical day grades A-, the 2nd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 81°F, water around 82°F and about a 35% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (Christmas & holiday break).

Typical dayA-2nd of 12 months

Highs / water81°FSea 82°F

Rain chance35%on a given day

Waves4 fttypical

CrowdsVery busyChristmas & holiday break

Storm riskVery lowoutside storm season

The Leeward Islands month by month

Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.

November: B+ · December: A- · January: A-. The best months are usually May, June and December, and the weakest are August and September.

Best beaches in the Leeward Islands in December

Resorts with the best typical December, and their grades for the next few days.

Beach	Typical Dec	This week
Barbuda Beach Resorts (Coco Point)	A-	SatA-SunA-MonA-TueB+WedA-
Le Beach Hotel	A-	SatASunA-MonATueA-WedA-
Lighthouse Bay Resort	A-	SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
Jolly Beach Resort	A-	SatASunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
Hôtel Royal Beach	A-	SatA-SunA-MonATueA-WedA-
Simpson Bay Suites	A-	SatA-SunA-MonATueA-WedA-
Flamingo Beach Resort By Diamond Resorts	A-	SatASunA-MonATueA-WedA-
Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa	A-	SatASunA-MonATueA-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 the Leeward Islands?: December is one of the best months to visit the Leeward Islands: a typical day grades A-, the 2nd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 81°F, water around 82°F and about a 35% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (Christmas & holiday break).
How warm is the Leeward Islands in December?: Typical highs are about 81°F and the sea is about 82°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
Is December hurricane season in the Leeward Islands?: No. Storm risk is very low in December.
How crowded is the Leeward Islands in December?: Typically very busy, around Christmas & holiday break. The quietest months are usually September and October.

Plan it

Leeward Islands: this week's forecast, beach by beach
Caribbean Beach Report: this week, updated every Monday
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Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 87 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.