December · Belize
Best time to visit Punta Gorda in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Punta Gorda in December
Average temperature 24°C, 276 mm of rain, about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
3.8/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 24°C
- Rainfall
- 276 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 10
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Punta Gorda scores 3.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 24°C, 276 mm of rain, and roughly 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Punta Gorda anchors Toledo’s quiet south-Maya villages, cacao farms, and jungle river trips. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
December in Punta Gorda — the hardest end of the year
December averages 24°C (76°F) — warm for the outdoors: start trails early, use shaded routes at midday, and carry more water than you think you need.
276 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 3.8/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 6.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? February scores 2.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Punta Gorda in December?
- In December, Punta Gorda averages 24°C, 276 mm of rain, and about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.8/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Punta Gorda?
- December earns a 3.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Punta Gorda in December?
- Expect about 276 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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