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Varadero in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Varadero in December and see if it is worth visiting.
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December

Weather in Varadero in December 2024

Good Weather
Warm
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Cloudy
Weather for Varadero in December is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +77°F during the day, and approximately 10 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 2 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in December around 26 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+77°F
Avg. max. temperature
+50°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
26 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Varadero has good weather in December.

Average temperature in Varadero in December

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

Going from a maximum of +82°F during the day to a minimum of +64°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +79°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 10% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +82°F.

Is Varadero warm or cold in December?

Varadero is typically warm in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +79°F to +77°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +75°F to +72°F.

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

December is one of the coolest months in Varadero, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Varadero in December

Varadero weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+79°F+77°F+77°F
Min. temperature
+61°F+50°F+48°F
Max. temperature
+88°F+86°F+84°F
Rainfall
48 mm26 mm31 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
79%78%77%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1016 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
91010
Cloudy days
161918
Rainy days
523
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as good as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +79°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +77°F. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 48 mm to 26 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 79% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 9 to 10.

January brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Varadero is gradually decreasing during December, going from 5 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Varadero based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 26% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 17 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 6 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 8 rainy days during December, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Varadero wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 50% chance of precipitation and 145 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 26 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Varadero?

This is the weather in Varadero in December 2023:
1 December
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+81°F
2 December
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+81°F
3 December
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+79°F
4 December
☁️
+79°F
5 December
☀️
+79°F
6 December
☁️
+79°F
7 December
☁️
+79°F
8 December
☀️
+79°F
9 December
☀️
+79°F
10 December
☀️
+80°F
11 December
☀️
+80°F
12 December
☀️
+78°F
13 December
☀️
+78°F
14 December
☀️
+82°F
15 December
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+83°F
16 December
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+81°F
17 December
☀️
+82°F
18 December
☁️
+80°F
19 December
🌧️
+78°F
20 December
☀️
+79°F
21 December
☀️
+81°F
22 December
☀️
+82°F
23 December
☁️
+79°F
24 December
☁️
+76°F
25 December
☁️
+67°F
26 December
☁️
+73°F
27 December
🌧️
+73°F
28 December
☁️
+77°F
29 December
☁️
+80°F
30 December
☁️
+81°F
31 December
☀️
+82°F
In December 2023 Varadero had 17 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +79°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +66°F. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 56%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 2010 (+75°F) and the highest in 2016 (+84°F). The driest year was 1984 with only 4 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1995 with 98 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Varadero in December:

Is December a good time to visit Varadero?

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

Can you sunbathe in Varadero in December?

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

Is Varadero rainy in December?

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

Is it sunny in Varadero in December?

The amount of sunny days in Varadero during December varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

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Monthly weather in Varadero

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Varadero, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

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.