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Biscayne Weather in December

Biscayne in December

The short of it: Biscayne in December averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 20 °C (68 °F), with 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain and about 11 h 4 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are March and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 85° · low 68° · rain 4.8 in. · daylight 11 h 4 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: March & April

December in Biscayne brings afternoons near 85° and nights around 68°, with about 4.8 in. of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 85°, nights near 68°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 4.8 in., the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 4 min in mid-December.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are March and April.

Against its neighbours, Biscayne runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Sand Hill, 8 mi to the SE, sees much the same highs.

December in Biscayne, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus November
1° colder, 1.6 in. less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
17°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 4 min
Average wind
5 mph

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Sand HillBelize District8 mi SE84°68°5.3 in.
Burrell BoomBelize District11 mi SSE84°68°6.0 in.
Lord’s BankBelize District14 mi SE84°69°5.9 in.
MaskallBelize District15 mi NE84°68°3.8 in.
LadyvilleBelize District16 mi SE84°69°5.5 in.
ShipyardOrange Walk District18 mi NW87°65°3.5 in.
HattievilleBelize District19 mi SSE84°68°6.3 in.
Guinea GrassOrange Walk District20 mi NNW86°65°3.2 in.

The Almanac · Biscayne Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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Much like November: highs about 85°, nights near 68°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 4.8 in., the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Biscayne by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January84°66°3.9 in.6 mph11 h 10 min✦✦✦
February86°68°2.0 in.6 mph11 h 33 min✦✦✦
March88°69°1.7 in.7 mph12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
April91°73°1.6 in.8 mph12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
May91°75°4.6 in.7 mph12 h 57 min✦✦
June90°76°9.3 in.7 mph13 h 11 min✦✦
July90°75°7.2 in.6 mph13 h 5 min✦✦
August91°75°6.7 in.6 mph12 h 43 min✦✦
September91°75°8.8 in.5 mph12 h 13 min✦✦
October89°73°9.9 in.5 mph11 h 42 min✦✦
November86°69°6.5 in.5 mph11 h 17 min✦✦
December85°68°4.8 in.5 mph11 h 4 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Biscayne in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Biscayne in December?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 20 °C (68 °F), with about 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 85°, nights near 68°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 4.8 in., the 7th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Biscayne?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are March and April.

How long are the days in Biscayne in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 11 h 4 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 13 h 11 min.

Does it snow in Biscayne in December?

Hardly — December nights average 20 °C (68 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Biscayne in December?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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