Where to go in December
Are you planning a honeymoon holiday in December but not sure where to go?
If so, look no further – our warm weather world-wide guide brings you the best destinations to visit in December when the skies are mainly clear and sunny, the temperature is warm to hot (rather than scorching) and the chance of rain is minimal or not at all.
Note: Weather data shows what you can expect on average in December at each destination, including night-time low temperature, daytime high temperature, hours of sunshine, days of rainfall, total monthly rainfall and sea temperature. To see more detailed weather information click on a destination.
AsiaThis is one of the best times of the year to visit certain regions of Thailand, the west coast of Malaysia as well as Goa, which are all hot, sunny and mainly dry. (Note: Avoid Bali, where it is the rainy season.) |
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| Bangkok | 23°C (73°F) | 32°C (89°F) | 8 hrs | 1 days ≤ 6 mm | 28°C (82°F) |
| Phuket | 23°C (73°F) | 32°C (89°F) | 6 hrs | 8 days ≤ 80 mm | 28°C (82°F) |
| Krabi | 22°C (71°F) | 31°C (87°F) | 8 hrs | 11 days ≤ 101 mm | 28°C (82°F) |
| Ko Phi Phi | 23°C (73°F) | 31°C (87°F) | 8 hrs | 12 days ≤ 91 mm | 28°C (82°F) |
| Khao Lak | 24°C (75°F) | 31°C (87°F) | 8 hrs | 7 days ≤ 71 mm | 28°C (82°F) |
| Hua Hin | 23°C (73°F) | 29°C (84°F) | 9 hrs | 2 days ≤ 10 mm | 28°C (82°F) |
| Koh Chang | 24°C (75°F) | 30°C (86°F) | 9 hrs | 2 days ≤ 13 mm | 28°C (82°F) |
| Pattaya | 22°C (71°F) | 31°C (87°F) | 7 hrs | 1 day ≤ 7 mm | 28°C (82°F) |
| Langkawi - Malaysia | 25°C (77°F) | 31°C (87°F) | 7 hrs | 8 days ≤ 60 mm | 29°C (84°F) |
| Goa – India | 20°C (68°F) | 32°C (89°F) | 9 hrs | 1 day ≤ 15 mm | 28°C (82°F) |
AustraliaThe southern regions of Australia, including Perth, Byron Bay and Sydney, receive warm and occasional hot weather in December. Despite the tropical heat and occasional rain shower, December is still a good time to enjoy Queensland’s beaches. However, the far north of Queensland is hot and mostly wet. |
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| Margaret River | 12°C (53°F) | 28°C (82°F) | 10 hrs | 2 days ≤ 3 mm | 19°C (66°F) |
| Monkey Mia | 20°C (68°F) | 32°C (89°F) | 12 hrs | 1 day ≤ 7 mm | 24°C (75°F) |
| Perth | 15°C (59°F) | 30°C (86°F) | 11 hrs | 2 days ≤ 4 mm | 21°C (69°F) |
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| Airlie Beach | 21°C (69°F) | 32°C (89°F) | 9 hrs | 9 days ≤ 135 mm | 27°C (80°F) |
| Hamilton Island | 24°C (75°F) | 30°C (86°F) | 9 hrs | 7 days ≤ 104 mm | 28°C (82°F) |
| The Whitsundays | 24°C (75°F) | 30°C (86°F) | 9 hrs | 7 days ≤ 104 mm | 28°C (82°F) |
| Noosa Heads | 21°C (69°F) | 28°C (82°F) | 8 hrs | 10 days ≤ 133 mm | 25°C (75°F) |
| Gold Coast | 20°C (68°F) | 28°C (82°F) | 8 hrs | 9 days ≤ 135 mm | 25°C (75°F) |
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| Byron Bay | 20°C (68°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 8 hrs | 10 days ≤ 108 mm | 25°C (75°F) |
| Sydney | 18°C (64°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 7 hrs | 7 days ≤ 66 mm | 22°C (71°F) |
South PacificWith the exception of New Caledonia, much of the South Pacific is hot and wet in December. In New Zealand, the summer season brings increasingly warm and sunny days interspersed with occasional rain to much of the country. |
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| New Caledonia | 22°C (71°F) | 28°C (82°F) | 8 hrs | 7 days ≤ 80 mm | 26°C (78°F) |
| Auckland – NZ | 15°C (59°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 7 hrs | 9 days ≤ 95 mm | 18°C (64°F) |
Africa & Indian OceanDecember is an excellent time to visit Sharm el-Sheikh – you can expect mild, dry weather with around eight hours of sunshine daily and little or no rain. |
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| Sharm el-Sheikh | 15°C (59°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 8 hrs | 1 day ≤ 4 mm | 24°C (75°F) |
CaribbeanThe Caribbean is a great place to go in December as it enjoys near perfect weather conditions with clear sunny skies interspersed by the occasional brief rain shower. Some of the best islands to visit include Aruba, the Bahamas, Jamaica and both the US and British Virgin Islands. |
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| Aruba | 25°C (77°F) | 30°C (86°F) | 7 hrs | 11 days ≤ 80 mm | 27°C (80°F) |
| Bahamas | 19°C (66°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 7 hrs | 8 days ≤ 50 mm | 25°C (77°F) |
| Barbados | 24°C (75°F) | 29°C (84°F) | 8 hrs | 11 days ≤ 90 mm | 28°C (82°F) |
| British Virgin Islands | 24°C (75°F) | 29°C (84°F) | 7 hrs | 12 days ≤ 80 mm | 27°C (80°F) |
| Cayman Islands | 23°C (73°F) | 29°C (84°F) | 7 hrs | 9 days ≤ 70 mm | 28°C (82°F) |
| Dominican Republic | 20°C (68°F) | 30°C (86°F) | 7 hrs | 9 days ≤ 85 mm | 27°C (80°F) |
| Jamaica | 23°C (73°F) | 31°C (87°F) | 6 hrs | 6 days ≤ 45 mm | 28°C (82°F) |
| US Virgin Islands | 24°C (75°F) | 29°C (84°F) | 7 hrs | 12 days ≤ 70 mm | 27°C (80°F) |
North AmericaMiami, the islands of Hawaii and the Mexican beach resorts of Cabo San Lucas, Cancun and Puerto Vallarta offer perfect weather conditions in December. |
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| Cabo San Lucas | 16°C (60°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 7 hrs | 1 day ≤ 15 mm | 25°C (77°F) |
| Cancun | 20°C (68°F) | 28°C (82°F) | 7 hrs | 7 days ≤ 80 mm | 27°C (80°F) |
| Merida | 18°C (64°F) | 30°C (86°F) | 6 hrs | 4 days ≤ 45 mm | 25°C (77°F) |
| Puerto Vallarta | 18°C (64°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 6 hrs | 2 days ≤ 25 mm | 26°C (78°F) |
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| O’ahu – Hawaii | 20°C (68°F) | 28°C (82°F) | 6 hrs | 9 days ≤ 55 mm | 25°C (77°F) |
| Miami | 18°C (64°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 7 hrs | 8 days ≤ 60 mm | 25°C (77°F) |
Places to avoid in December
Africa – Avoid the Seychelles and Mauritius where it is the hot, rainy season.
Australia – December sees a continuation of hot, wet weather with frequent rain showers and occasional storms to the northern regions of Australia: the Top End (including Darwin, Broome), Western Australia (except Perth) and northern Queensland (including Cairns).
Europe – Europe is generally, cold and wet; only the south coast of Spain and Portugal have reasonable periods of sunshine. However, this is a good time to visit the snow-covered slopes of France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria and Spain for a skiing holiday.
South Pacific – This is the hot, wet season in the South Pacific, when you can expect torrential rain showers interspersed by periods of intense sunshine and the possibility of tropical cyclones (hurricanes); the exception is New Zealand, where the weather is mild rather than warm.
Weather by month
Source: Our weather guide is produced from official weather observations sourced from the national weather services of each respective country. This includes historical climate data averaged over a 10 to 30-year period.
Latest update: Where to go in December: 12 July, 2024
Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.