SeasonMapNegril weather in December
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December in Negril: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Negril · #21 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 93/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Negril in December
Other months in Negril
Negril's forum calls January about as reliable as it gets — sunny days with maybe a brief, 15-20 minute tropical shower in the late afternoon before the sun's back out. The one wrinkle regulars flag: Jamaica gets the odd cold front from the north between late January and early February, so a lightweight jacket and long sleeves are worth packing just in case.
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Negril climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 29°C / 84°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 32°C / 90°F | |
| Sea temperature | 29°C / 84°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 17 mm / 0.7 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 35 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Negril in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsReggae Marathon, Dry season and winter peak, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Negril's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherNegril's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Negril in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Reggae Marathon
6 DecMajor festivalCrowdedBook earlyA marathon, half and 10K along Long Bay at first light on the first Sunday of December, sound systems at every mile and a beach party at the finish. The hotels on the route fill for the weekend. Source ↗
- Season
Dry season and winter peak
1 Dec – 15 Apr · usuallyCrowdedThe driest and fullest stretch of the year. Seven Mile Beach is booked out, the cliff hotels on the West End go to minimum stays, and the sunset at Rick's is standing room by six.
- Holiday
Christmas and New Year
18 Dec – 2 JanChristmas & New YearCrowdedBook earlyThe dearest fortnight on the coast, with Jamaicans home from abroad and every flight into Montego Bay full. New Year's Eve on the beach is the loudest night of the year here. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Negril — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Negril in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Negril?
- December in Negril: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Negril on SeasonMap's comfort score (93/100).
- What is the weather like in Negril in December?
- In December, Negril averages a daily high of 28.7°C and a low of 24.8°C, with about 16.7 mm of rain over roughly 4.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Negril in December?
- Negril has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in December.
Other months in Negril
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Similar destinations in Caribbean — December
Within 300 km: Montego Bay's Winter and cruise season around 15 Nov – 15 Apr, and Ocho Rios' Cruise season around 1 Nov – 30 Apr.