Bonaire · WinterMonth summary
Bonaire weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
26°C – 29°C
🌧 Rainy days
61% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (8.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Bonaire in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Favourable conditions in December (7.5/10). March scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Bonaire in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Shoulder season — good value with reasonable accommodation prices Even in winter, Bonaire enjoys 29°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 61% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if March (8.4/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 25°C | 28°C | 48% | 1.5 | 11.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 25°C | 28°C | 48% | 1.2 | 11.4h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 25°C | 28°C | 39% | 1.0 | 11.6h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 26°C | 29°C | 32% | 1.0 | 11.5h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 27°C | 30°C | 28% | 0.9 | 12.0h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 27°C | 30°C | 45% | 1.6 | 12.3h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 27°C | 30°C | 48% | 1.5 | 12.2h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 27°C | 30°C | 43% | 1.6 | 11.9h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 28°C | 31°C | 31% | 1.7 | 11.3h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 27°C | 30°C | 57% | 2.4 | 11.1h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ November | 26°C | 29°C | 72% | 3.8 | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ December | 26°C | 29°C | 61% | 2.1 | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Bonaire averages 29°C, 61% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10.
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Comparison
December vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 8.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -22%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Bonaire in December
Is December a good time to visit Bonaire?
December is an excellent time to visit Bonaire (score 7.5/10). With 29°C, 11.0h of sunshine and 61% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Does it rain a lot in Bonaire in December?
Yes, 61% of days see rain in December. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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