Cayman Islands · WinterMonth summary
Cayman Islands weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
79°F – 82°F
🌧 Rainy days
39% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Cayman Islands in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want great weather for all activities.
❌ No if: you're on a tight budget — prices are higher during peak season.
Our take: Favourable conditions in December (8.5/10). January scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Cayman Islands in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in December
Even in winter, Cayman Islands enjoys 28°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 39% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if January (8.5/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 77°F | 81°F | 37% | 1.5in | 10.0h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 77°F | 82°F | 47% | 1.6in | 11.6h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 77°F | 82°F | 48% | 1.9in | 10.8h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 77°F | 84°F | 44% | 1.8in | 12.0h | 8.2/10 |
| ⛅ May | 79°F | 86°F | 65% | 4.5in | 11.6h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ June | 81°F | 86°F | 60% | 4.9in | 11.3h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 81°F | 88°F | 53% | 2.0in | 12.1h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 81°F | 88°F | 53% | 3.8in | 11.2h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ September | 81°F | 88°F | 68% | 3.9in | 11.0h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ October | 79°F | 86°F | 67% | 5.9in | 9.9h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 79°F | 82°F | 52% | 4.2in | 9.8h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 79°F | 82°F | 39% | 2.0in | 9.8h | 8.5/10 |
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, Cayman Islands averages 82°F, 39% rainy days and 9.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.5/10.
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Comparison
December vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Cayman Islands in December
Is December a good time to visit Cayman Islands?
December is an excellent time to visit Cayman Islands (score 8.5/10). With 82°F, 9.8h of sunshine and 39% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Cayman Islands in December?
With 82°F and 9.8h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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