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Cayo Santa Maria in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Cayo Santa Maria in December 2026? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether December is a good month to travel to Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba.

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Cayo Santa Maria in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Cayo Santa Maria in December in summary
Ideal weather
Min 24°C Max 26°C 54 mm 2 day(s) 79% 37% 27°C UV 6 7.9 h/day
Best activities in December
Beach and swimmingAnimal observationDiving and snorkelingWatersportsNature and landscapesBoat trip and cruise
Practical guidelines
High crowding 06:48 17:34
Hourly weather

Average weather in Cayo Santa Maria in December 2026

Ideal weather

The weather in Cayo Santa Maria in December 2026 is based on statistical data from previous years in December. This allows you to forecast the weather in December 2026. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

From 1st to 31 December 2026
0h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
12 days out of 31 (38%)
24.4°C
Other common conditions
Moderate rain at times
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Clear/Sunny
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Cloudy
3 days out of 31 (9%)
3h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
11 days out of 31 (35%)
24.3°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Moderate rain at times
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Cloudy
3 days out of 31 (9%)
6h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
10 days out of 31 (32%)
24.2°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
9 days out of 31 (29%)
Moderate rain at times
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Cloudy
3 days out of 31 (9%)
9h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
11 days out of 31 (35%)
25.0°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
10 days out of 31 (32%)
Moderate rain at times
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Cloudy
2 days out of 31 (6%)
12h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
12 days out of 31 (38%)
25.4°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
9 days out of 31 (29%)
Moderate rain at times
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Cloudy
2 days out of 31 (6%)
15h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
14 days out of 31 (45%)
25.2°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Moderate rain at times
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Cloudy
2 days out of 31 (6%)
18h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
12 days out of 31 (38%)
24.7°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
10 days out of 31 (32%)
Moderate rain at times
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Cloudy
2 days out of 31 (6%)
21h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
11 days out of 31 (35%)
24.4°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
11 days out of 31 (35%)
Moderate rain at times
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Cloudy
2 days out of 31 (6%)
Climate

Climate of Cayo Santa Maria in December

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Cayo Santa Maria in December.

Temperatures and rain in Cayo Santa Maria in December

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in December.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of December is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

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Average rainfall

About the climate in Cayo Santa Maria in December

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Cayo Santa Maria in December

Check the seasonal normals in Cayo Santa Maria in December and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
December
Weather data November December January
Outside temperature
Average temperature 25.8°C 24.8°C 23.7°C
Maximum temperature 26.4°C 25.5°C 24.6°C
Minimum temperature 25.2°C 24.1°C 22.8°C
Record maximum temperature 29.0°C
(2009)
 29.0°C
(2009)
 29.0°C
(2010)
Record low temperature 20.0°C
(2019)
 16.0°C
(2010)
 14.0°C
(2021)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at +18° 30 day(s)
(100%)
 31 day(s)
(100%)
 31 day(s)
(100%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average) 27.4°C 26.0°C 24.2°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 25.4°C 24.7°C 23.3°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 29.2°C 27.4°C 25.2°C
Wind
Wind speed 25 km/h 25 km/h 25 km/h
Wind temperature 25.3°C 24.2°C 22.9°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 117.0 mm 54.5 mm 57.6 mm
Number of days with precipitation 20 day(s)
(67%)
 17 day(s)
(55%)
 18 day(s)
(58%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 5 day(s)
(18%)
 2 day(s)
(7%)
 3 day(s)
(10%)
Record precipitation in one day 77.3 mm
(2020)
 32.0 mm
(2012)
 25.8 mm
(2013)
Other weather data
Humidity 78% 79% 79%
Visibility 9.7 km 9.8 km 9.7 km
Cloud cover 39% 37% 39%
UV index 6 6 6
Daily sunshine 8h 8h 8h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h29 06h48 06h58
Sunset time 17h32 17h34 17h53
Day length 11h03 10h46 10h55
Our opinion on the climate in December
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Activities and events

What to do in Cayo Santa Maria in December?

Best activities in December
Beach and swimmingAnimal observationDiving and snorkelingWatersportsNature and landscapesBoat trip and cruise
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Cayo Santa Maria in December last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Cayo Santa Maria in December 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Clear/Sunny
25°C26°C0.0 mm
2
Overcast
24°C25°C0.0 mm
3
Fog
24°C26°C0.0 mm
4
Overcast
23°C24°C0.0 mm
5
Partly Cloudy
24°C25°C0.0 mm
6
Overcast
24°C25°C0.0 mm
7
Overcast
24°C25°C1.3 mm
8
Partly Cloudy
24°C26°C0.0 mm
9
Partly Cloudy
24°C25°C8.0 mm
10
Clear/Sunny
25°C26°C0.0 mm
11
Clear/Sunny
24°C25°C0.0 mm
12
Clear/Sunny
24°C26°C0.0 mm
13
Cloudy
25°C26°C0.0 mm
14
Partly Cloudy
26°C26°C0.3 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
25°C25°C0.0 mm
16
Light rain shower
24°C25°C11.9 mm
17
Partly Cloudy
24°C25°C0.0 mm
18
Moderate or heavy rain shower
25°C27°C7.5 mm
19
Fog
24°C26°C5.2 mm
20
Overcast
23°C24°C0.0 mm
21
Overcast
24°C25°C0.0 mm
22
Partly Cloudy
24°C25°C0.0 mm
23
Clear/Sunny
24°C26°C0.0 mm
24
Partly Cloudy
24°C25°C0.0 mm
25
Overcast
23°C24°C0.0 mm
26
Clear/Sunny
23°C24°C0.0 mm
27
Partly Cloudy
22°C24°C0.0 mm
28
Partly Cloudy
23°C24°C0.0 mm
29
Overcast
23°C23°C0.0 mm
30
Cloudy
22°C23°C0.0 mm
31
Light rain shower
23°C24°C6.7 mm
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Where to go near Cayo Santa Maria in December?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Cayo Santa Maria in December: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Yes, this is one of the best times. The weather conditions are ideal in Cayo Santa Maria in December, which places this month 4th out of 12. Expect, however, more crowds and higher prices.

Expect an average of 26°C during the day and 24°C at night, with about 54 mm of precipitation spread over 2 rainy days.

Yes: the sea is 26°C on average in December, a pleasant temperature for swimming.

Expect about 7.9 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Beach and swimming, Animal observation, Diving and snorkeling and Watersports. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Visitor numbers are moderate: this month is in High crowding, with an index of 60/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

The most favorable months in Cayo Santa Maria are: January, February, March, April, July, November and December. You are therefore already in one of the best times of the year; shifting your plans would not gain you much in terms of weather.
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