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Hot places in December
| Location | Avg. Temp | Sunshine (Hrs) | Currency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langkawi | 28 °C | 7 | Malaysian Ringgit |
| Jamaica | 27 °C | 8 | Jamaican Dollar |
| Barbados | 26 °C | 9 | Barbados Dollar |
| Dominican Republic | 26 °C | 8 | Dominican Peso |
| Mauritius | 25 °C | 9 | Mauritian Rupee |
| Rio de Janeiro | 25 °C | 6 | Brazilian Real |
| Dubai | 21 °C | 8 | UAE Dirham |
| Cape Town | 20 °C | 11.05 | South African Rand |
| Orlando | 17 °C | 7 | US Dollar |
| Tenerife | 17 °C | 6 | Euro |
1. Langkawi, Malaysia
Average Temperature: 28°C
Sunshine: 7 hours
The weather in Malaysia in December is dry, hot and sunny. It is a good time of year to visit as there is very little rain. Malaysia’s coastal gem, the island of Langkawi has lovely sunny weather at this time of year. There is only 95 mm of rain in December compared to October which is wettest month with an average of 344mm of rain. With average temperatures of 28 degree and average highs of 32 degrees. Perfect weather to enjoy Langkawi’s breathtaking beaches.
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2. Jamaica, Caribbean
Average Temperature: 27°C
Sunshine: 8 hours
The weather in Jamaica in December is warm and sunny. It’s a popular time of year to visit – you’ll escape the winter weather at home and you’ll find lots of sunshine with a low chance of rain on this Caribbean island. The average temperature in December is 27 degrees with average highs of 31 degrees. Plus with 8 hours of sunshine a day, it is the ideal beach holiday destination.
3. Barbados, Caribbean
Average Temperature: 26°C
Sunshine: 9 hours
Located north of the equator, this Caribbean island enjoys a tropical climate all year round. The weather in Barbados in December is warm and sunny, with a low chance of rain as it’s the dry season. The average temperature is 26 degrees with average highs of 28 degrees and plus you’ll get 9 hours of sunshine a day. It’s no wonder that Barbados is such a popular winter sun destination.
4. Dominican Republic, Caribbean
Average Temperature: 26°C
Sunshine: 8 hours
The Dominican Republic is located in the northern Caribbean and enjoys a tropical climate throughout the year. The Dominican Republic weather in December is hot and sunny. You’ll be warmest and driest in the southern and western parts of the island. The capital Santo Domingo on the south coast enjoys lovely sunny weather with an average temperature of 26 degrees and highs of 31 degrees. Plus the sea temperature is lovely and warm at 28 degrees. Great weather for swimming in the sea or lounging by the pool.
5. Mauritius
Average Temperature: 25°C
Sunshine: 9 hours
Located off the coast of Africa, the weather in Mauritius is hot and sunny all year around. The island does have a distinct dry and wet season. The rainy season starts in December with average temperatures of 25 and highs of 28, the rain might come as a welcomed relief from the heat. The average rainfall in December is 152 mm which is still a lot than February the wettest month at 228mm. The weather in Mauritius in December overall is beautifully warm with plenty of sunshine making it a popular winter sun holiday.
6. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Average Temperature: 25°C
Sunshine: 6 hours
Rio de Janeiro one of the largest cities in Brazil has a tropical climate with warm weather all year round. The weather in Rio de Janeiro in December is hot and sunny with average temperatures of 25 degrees and highs of 29 degrees. It is a great beach holiday destination with a sea temperature of 24 degrees, it’s perfect for swimming.
7. Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Average Temperature: 21°C
Sunshine: 8 hours
Dubai located in the Persian Gulf has hot weather all year around. The weather in Dubai in December is warm with average temperatures of 21 degrees and highs of 26 degrees. Making it one of coolest months to visit the City of Gold. If you enjoy beautifully warm weather but want to avoid the scorching heat of Dubai in summer. The best time to visit Dubai would be December to February.
8. Cape Town, South Africa
Average Temperature: 20°C
Sunshine: 11.05 hours
Cape Town is located on South Africa’s southwest coast and enjoys good weather. The weather in Cape Town in December is lovely and warm. With average temperatures of 20 degrees and highs of 25 degrees and a low chance of rain with an average of 20mm of rainfall. Cape Town is an ideal winter sun destination with its beautiful beaches.
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9. Orlando, Florida
Average Temperature: 17°C
Sunshine: 7 hours
Orlando located in Florida the sunshine state enjoys a sub-tropical climate and so enjoys warm weather all year. The weather in Orlando in December is sunny and warm with average temperatures of 17 degrees and highs of 23 degrees. It is a great sun holiday destination with plenty of theme parks to visits from Universal Studios to Walt Disney resort.
10. Tenerife, Canary Islands
Average Temperature: 17°C
Sunshine: 6 hours
Tenerife part of Canary Islands is located close to Africa and Sahara desert and has good weather all year round. The weather in Tenerife in December is warm with average temperatures of 17 degrees and highs of 20 degrees. It’s a great winter sun holiday if you’re looking to escape the cold wet winters at home.
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*Historical monthly average weather data from Holiday-Weather.com