Sint Eustatius (Statia) weather in December

December in Sint Eustatius: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Sint Eustatius Sint Eustatius · Lesser Antilles · Island89
  1. 90Jan
  2. 90Feb
  3. 91Mar
  4. 90Apr
  5. 88May
  6. 87Jun
  7. 84Jul
  8. 83Aug
  9. 80Sep
  10. 81Oct
  11. 83Nov
  12. 89Dec

#5 of 12 months in Sint Eustatius · #140 of 1413 destinations to visit in December · comfort 89/100 (tier A)

Days
29°C
Nights
24°C
Wet days
11
Sun
10.1 h
Humidity
77%
Daylight
11 h
Sint Eustatius, Sint Eustatius
Photo: NASA · Public domain

Traveller notes on Sint Eustatius in December

Other months in Sint Eustatius

Detailed October-specific weather trip reports for Sint Eustatius are limited on the forum, with broader Caribbean discussion for October describing conditions turning more comfortable as the month progresses, lower humidity and temperatures dropping from the 90s into the 80sF compared to peak summer. Posters discussing the wider region are direct that October remains within hurricane season, with occasional storms still possible, and consistently flag it as the month with the most rain on average across the Caribbean. Given the limited destination-specific detail for Sint Eustatius itself, this note leans on that regional pattern: expect warm, increasingly comfortable temperatures paired with the year's highest rain totals and lingering storm risk. Posters generally recommend tracking storm forecasts for any October Caribbean trip regardless of the specific island.
Tripadvisor community · October · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Forum coverage of Sint Eustatius (Statia) is thin, with most discussion centered on logistics like flights from St. Maarten, hiking, snorkeling and general things to do rather than granular weather detail. Posters discussing nearby St. Maarten's April weather describe it as generally warm and drier than the wetter late-year months, a pattern that should extend to Statia given the two islands' shared position in the northeastern Caribbean. Given how few detailed trip reports exist for Statia specifically, this regional April pattern - warm, breezy, and comparatively dry ahead of the June-November hurricane season - is the most useful guide available for planning a visit.
Tripadvisor community · April · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Sint Eustatius climate normals — December

Daytime high29°C / 84°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low24°C / 75°F
Feels like (high)31°C / 88°F
Sea temperature28°C / 82°F😎 warm sea
Rainfall33 mm / 1.3 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days11 days
Humidity77%💦 very humid
Dew point22°C / 71°F
Sunshine10.1 h/day
Daylight11.1 h
Wind31 km/h / 19 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 Sint Eustatius 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.

Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)

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Best months for Sint Eustatius'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 weatherSint Eustatius's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.

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What's on in Sint Eustatius in December

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Season

    Dry season

    15 Dec – 15 Jun · usuallyWinter-sun season

    The drier half of the year, when the crater trail into the Quill is walkable rather than a mudslide and the dive boats get out to the old anchorage most mornings. Statia never gets busy; this is just when it works.

What's on around the world in December →

Nearby, and something's on

Within 300 km of Sint Eustatius — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.

Where is Sint Eustatius?

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Sint Eustatius in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Sint Eustatius?
December in Sint Eustatius: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Sint Eustatius on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
What is the weather like in Sint Eustatius in December?
In December, Sint Eustatius averages a daily high of 28.9°C and a low of 24°C, with about 33.1 mm of rain over roughly 10.9 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Sint Eustatius in December?
Sint Eustatius has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in December.

Within 300 km: Philipsburg's Cruise ship season around 1 Nov – 30 Apr, and Pointe-à-Pitre's Careme, the dry season around 1 Dec – 30 Apr.