December · Belize
Best time to visit Placencia in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Placencia in December
Average temperature 26°C, 258 mm of rain, about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.7/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 258 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 10
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Placencia scores 4.7/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 26°C, 258 mm of rain, and roughly 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Placencia is a skinny peninsula of beach bars and calm Caribbean water-boat days to cayes and the reef. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
December in Placencia — the hardest end of the year
December averages 26°C (79°F) and humidity near 83%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
258 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 4.7/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? April scores 4.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Placencia in December?
- In December, Placencia averages 26°C, 258 mm of rain, and about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.7/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Placencia?
- December earns a 4.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Placencia in December?
- Expect about 258 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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