SeasonMapOcho Rios weather in December
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December in Ocho Rios: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Ocho Rios · #178 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Ocho Rios in December
Other months in Ocho Rios
Ocho Rios's forum calls February one of the drier, more pleasant months — regulars report that when rain does show up it's usually gone within the hour, and it's back to the beach after. Warm days and comfortably cool evenings make it a reliable bet without summer's heavier humidity.
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Ocho Rios climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 74°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 31°C / 88°F | |
| Sea temperature | 29°C / 83°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 65 mm / 2.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Ocho Rios 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 crowdsCruise season, Christmas and New Year, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Ocho Rios'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 weatherOcho Rios's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Ocho Rios in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Cruise season
1 Nov – 30 Apr · usuallyCrowdedTwo ships alongside at the Reynolds and Turtle Bay piers and Dunn's River is a chain of hands on the rock by ten. Going up before nine or after three is a different waterfall.
- Holiday
Christmas and New Year
18 Dec – 2 JanChristmas & New YearCrowdedBook earlyJonkonnu troupes out on Boxing Day, Jamaicans home from abroad filling every flight, and the highest rates of the year along this coast. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Ocho Rios — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Ocho Rios?
Ocho Rios in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Ocho Rios?
- December in Ocho Rios: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Ocho Rios on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Ocho Rios in December?
- In December, Ocho Rios averages a daily high of 28.4°C and a low of 23.4°C, with about 65 mm of rain over roughly 14.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ocho Rios in December?
- Ocho Rios has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in December.
Other months in Ocho Rios
Compare Ocho Rios in December
Warmer or cooler than Ocho Rios in December
Similar destinations in Caribbean — December
Within 300 km: Negril's Reggae Marathon on 6 Dec, and Montego Bay's Winter and cruise season around 15 Nov – 15 Apr.