SeasonMapProvidenciales (Turks and Caicos) weather in December
Turks and Caicos Islands
December in Providenciales: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Providenciales · #182 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Providenciales in December
Other months in Providenciales
Providenciales's forum calls February generally reliable but genuinely breezier than most of the year — regulars note the Caribbean runs windier across January and February compared to other months. It's a mixed bag either way: some visitors land some of the best beach weather of the year here, others catch a cooler, windier stretch, so it's worth checking the week ahead rather than assuming a guarantee.
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Providenciales climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 28°C / 82°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 30°C / 86°F | |
| Sea temperature | 27°C / 80°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 40 mm / 1.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | |
| Wind | 32 km/h / 20 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 37 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Providenciales 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 crowdsDry season and winter peak, Christmas and New Year, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Providenciales'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 weatherProvidenciales's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Providenciales in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Dry season and winter peak
1 Dec – 15 Apr · usuallyCrowdedBook earlyThe driest and fullest half of the year. Grace Bay villas go to minimum stays, restaurants need booking days out, and the airlift from the US east coast roughly doubles.
- Holiday
Christmas and New Year
18 Dec – 2 JanChristmas & New YearCrowdedBook earlyThe dearest fortnight anywhere in the islands, with villas let by the week from the previous winter and a queue of private jets on the apron at Provo. Source ↗
- Festival
Maskanoo
26 DecMajor festivalCrowdedGrace Bay Road closes on Boxing Day evening for junkanoo bands, stilt walkers, food stalls and fireworks. It is free, it is the islanders' night, and it starts about an hour after dark. Source ↗
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Providenciales in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Providenciales?
- December in Providenciales: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Providenciales on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Providenciales in December?
- In December, Providenciales averages a daily high of 28°C and a low of 24.1°C, with about 39.5 mm of rain over roughly 8.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Providenciales in December?
- Providenciales has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in December.