Saint Barthélemy · WinterMonth summary
Saint Barthélemy weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
25°C – 26°C
🌧 Rainy days
43% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (8.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Saint Barthélemy in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: December is a good time to visit Saint Barthélemy. March remains slightly better (+0.5 pts).
By trip type
Saint Barthélemy 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
🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants Even in winter, Saint Barthélemy enjoys 26°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 43% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. 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 | 24°C | 26°C | 42% | 1.1 | 10.9h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 24°C | 25°C | 36% | 1.5 | 11.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 24°C | 25°C | 25% | 0.7 | 11.4h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 24°C | 26°C | 38% | 1.6 | 12.0h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 25°C | 27°C | 35% | 1.7 | 12.1h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 26°C | 27°C | 35% | 1.4 | 12.2h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 26°C | 28°C | 51% | 2.2 | 12.2h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 26°C | 28°C | 48% | 2.7 | 12.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 26°C | 28°C | 59% | 4.4 | 11.9h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 26°C | 28°C | 57% | 3.8 | 11.4h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 26°C | 27°C | 53% | 3.7 | 10.6h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 25°C | 26°C | 43% | 1.4 | 10.5h | 7.9/10 |
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, Saint Barthélemy averages 26°C, 43% rainy days and 10.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.9/10.
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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 : -18%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Saint Barthélemy in December
Is December a good time to visit Saint Barthélemy?
December is an excellent time to visit Saint Barthélemy (score 7.9/10). With 26°C, 10.5h of sunshine and 43% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Saint Barthélemy in December?
With 26°C max and 10.5h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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