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Port of Spain in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Port of Spain in December 2025

OK Weather
Warm
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Rainy
December could be a good time to visit Port of Spain, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +27°C, and there are typically 2 sunny days in December. However, expect about 25 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 82 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+27°C
Avg. max. temperature
+19°C
Min.
+32°C
Max.
82 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
25 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Port of Spain has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Port of Spain in December

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

The expected average maximum temperature in December is +29°C with a maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +23°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +30°C to +28°C.

Is Port of Spain warm or cold in December?

Port of Spain is typically warm in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +28°C to +27°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +24°C to +24°C.

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

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

Climate in Port of Spain in December

Port of Spain weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+28°C+27°C+27°C
Min. temperature
+21°C+19°C+18°C
Max. temperature
+33°C+32°C+33°C
Rainfall
121 mm82 mm39 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
85%83%81%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1011 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
124
Cloudy days
245
Rainy days
262522
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +28°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +27°C. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 121 mm to 82 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 85% to 83%. Winds are stronger in comparison to November, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 1 to 2.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in January as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Port of Spain in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Port of Spain is gradually increasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Port of Spain based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in December is about 69 mm, with a 61% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Port of Spain wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 84% chance of precipitation and 130 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 48% chance of precipitation and 20 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Port of Spain?

This is the weather in Port of Spain in December 2024:
1 December
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+30°C
2 December
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+30°C
3 December
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+29°C
4 December
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+30°C
5 December
☀️
+30°C
6 December
🌧️
+27°C
7 December
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+26°C
8 December
🌧️
+26°C
9 December
🌧️
+30°C
10 December
🌧️
+29°C
11 December
🌧️
+30°C
12 December
☀️
+30°C
13 December
🌧️
+29°C
14 December
🌧️
+28°C
15 December
☁️
+30°C
16 December
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+29°C
17 December
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+30°C
18 December
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+31°C
19 December
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+30°C
20 December
☀️
+31°C
21 December
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+31°C
22 December
☀️
+31°C
23 December
☀️
+30°C
24 December
☀️
+28°C
25 December
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+28°C
26 December
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+29°C
27 December
☀️
+30°C
28 December
☀️
+28°C
29 December
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+28°C
30 December
☀️
+28°C
31 December
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+28°C
In December 2024 Port of Spain had 22 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +29°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +26°C. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 48%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Port of Spain climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Port of Spain in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+27°C) and the highest in 2019 (+31°C). The driest year was 1992 with only 595 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 1632 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Port of Spain in December:

Is December a good time to visit Port of Spain?

It’s always a good time to visit Port of Spain, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Port of Spain in December?

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

Is Port of Spain rainy in December?

Port of Spain is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Port of Spain in December?

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

Monthly weather in Port of Spain

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Port of Spain, 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.