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Tortola in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Tortola in December and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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December

Weather in Tortola in December 2025

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Weather for Tortola in December is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +81°F during the day, and approximately 4 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 22 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in December around 44 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+81°F
Avg. max. temperature
+68°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
44 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
22 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Tortola has good weather in December.

Average temperature in Tortola in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Tortola for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in December is +81°F with a maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +75°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +79°F.

Is Tortola warm or cold in December?

Tortola is typically warm in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +82°F to +81°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +77°F to +77°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how December is compared to other months in Tortola:

Climate in Tortola in December

Tortola weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+82°F+81°F+79°F
Min. temperature
+70°F+68°F+66°F
Max. temperature
+90°F+88°F+88°F
Rainfall
118 mm44 mm26 mm
Wind
5 m/s5 m/s5 m/s
Humidity
80%78%77%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1015 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
245
Cloudy days
354
Rainy days
252222
Snowy days
000

December often has better weather than November. It’s getting colder in December. From +82°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +81°F. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 118 mm to 44 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 5 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 2 to 4.

January brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Tortola in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Tortola is gradually decreasing during December, going from 6 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Tortola based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in December is about 38 mm, with a 39% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Tortola wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 84% chance of precipitation and 127 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 58% chance of precipitation and 21 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Tortola?

This is the weather in Tortola in December 2024:
1 December
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+82°F
2 December
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+83°F
3 December
☀️
+81°F
4 December
☀️
+82°F
5 December
☀️
+81°F
6 December
☀️
+82°F
7 December
☀️
+81°F
8 December
☀️
+81°F
9 December
☁️
+82°F
10 December
🌧️
+81°F
11 December
☁️
+81°F
12 December
☁️
+81°F
13 December
☁️
+80°F
14 December
☁️
+80°F
15 December
🌧️
+80°F
16 December
🌧️
+78°F
17 December
🌧️
+80°F
18 December
☀️
+80°F
19 December
☀️
+80°F
20 December
🌧️
+79°F
21 December
☁️
+79°F
22 December
☀️
+78°F
23 December
☁️
+79°F
24 December
☁️
+79°F
25 December
☁️
+78°F
26 December
☁️
+79°F
27 December
☀️
+78°F
28 December
☀️
+78°F
29 December
☁️
+80°F
30 December
☁️
+79°F
31 December
🌧️
+80°F
In December 2024 Tortola had 11 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +79°F. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 91% and a minimum of 54%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Tortola climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Tortola in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+79°F) and the highest in 2014 (+86°F). The driest year was 2015 with only 468 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2024 with 1202 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tortola in December:

Is December a good time to visit Tortola?

December is a really good time to go to Tortola. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Tortola.

Can you sunbathe in Tortola in December?

December is warm in Tortola. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Tortola rainy in December?

Tortola is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Tortola in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Tortola in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Tortola

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Tortola, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.