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Holguín Weather in December

Holguín in December

The short of it: Holguín in December averages a high of 28 °C (82 °F) and a low of 20 °C (68 °F), with 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 10 h 52 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 20° · rain 48 mm · daylight 10 h 52 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: January & February

December in Holguín brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 20°, with about 48 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 28°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 52 min in mid-December.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates December 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and February.

Against its neighbours, Holguín runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Jobabo, 10 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

December in Holguín, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus November
1° colder, 46 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 52 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
JobaboHolguín Province10 km NNW28°20°56 mm
CacocumHolguín Province18 km SSW29°20°29 mm
GibaraHolguín Province28 km NNE28°21°76 mm
San GermánHolguín Province35 km SSE29°21°28 mm
Jesús MenéndezLas Tunas Province38 km NW29°21°58 mm
Cauto CristoGranma Province43 km SSW29°20°24 mm
CuetoHolguín Province44 km SE29°21°47 mm
Puerto PadreLas Tunas Province49 km NW29°21°49 mm

The Almanac · Holguín 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 28°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Holguín by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°19°33 mm15 km/h10 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦
February28°19°16 mm16 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
March29°20°29 mm15 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
April30°21°52 mm14 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦
May31°22°145 mm14 km/h13 h 7 min✦✦
June32°24°118 mm12 km/h13 h 24 min✦✦
July32°24°66 mm14 km/h13 h 17 min✦✦✦
August33°24°90 mm13 km/h12 h 50 min✦✦
September32°23°140 mm11 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
October31°23°142 mm12 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦
November29°21°94 mm15 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦
December28°20°48 mm14 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Holguín in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Holguín in December?

Days average 28 °C (82 °F) and nights 20 °C (68 °F), with about 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 28°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Holguín?

The Almanac gives December 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Holguín in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 10 h 52 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 13 h 24 min.

Does it snow in Holguín in December?

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

What should I pack for Holguín in December?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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