SeasonMapRoad Town (Tortola) weather in December
British Virgin Islands
December in Road Town: warm, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Road Town · #496 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 79/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Road Town in December
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Road Town climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 26°C / 79°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Sea temperature | 27°C / 81°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 36 mm / 1.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 21°C / 69°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11 h | |
| Wind | 29 km/h / 18 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 Road Town 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.
BusyCharter yacht season, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Road Town'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 weatherRoad Town's weather peaks February–April, best around March.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Road Town in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Charter yacht season
1 Dec – 30 AprWinter-sun seasonCrowdedBook earlyTortola is the bareboat capital of the Caribbean and the winter is when the fleet goes out: settled trades, light swell in the Sir Francis Drake Channel, and boats booked a year ahead. Road Town's dock is at its busiest on turnaround Saturdays. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Road Town — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Road Town?
Road Town in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Road Town?
- December in Road Town: warm, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Road Town on SeasonMap's comfort score (79/100).
- What is the weather like in Road Town in December?
- In December, Road Town averages a daily high of 26.1°C and a low of 24.9°C, with about 36 mm of rain over roughly 10.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Road Town in December?
- Road Town has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in December.
Other months in Road Town
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Similar destinations in Caribbean — December
Within 300 km: San Juan's Bioluminescent bay nights on 1 Jan – 31 Dec, and Charlotte Amalie's Cruise season around 1 Nov – 30 Apr.