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Varadero in December: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Sea conditions lead
Varadero in December is climatically well suited to family holidays, beach holidays and city breaks. The average daily high is around 28 °C, and the sea is about 26 °C. With about 5 rainy days it is dry.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
85/100 · #3
Warmth
#11
Dryness
#4
Sun
#12
Sea warmth
#8
Published best categories: Overall, Beach, City break, Active, Family
Varadero · DecemberPhoto: Hana Gaon · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 28 °C
- Average low
- 21 °C
- Sea
- 26 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 5 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 4 h/day
- Humidity
- 75 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 29 | 23 | 6 | 40 | 4.8 | 75 | 4.1 | 27 | 81 |
| December (selected) | 28 | 21 | 5 | 32 | 4.4 | 75 | 3.9 | 26 | 85 |
| January | 27 | 20 | 5 | 26 | 4.7 | 74 | 3.9 | 26 | 89 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: December (85/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | -4 | +1 °C | +1.6 °C | +1.3 | +8.4 mm | +0.4 h | -0.4 % | +0.2 m/s | +0.8 °C |
| January | +4 | -0.6 °C | -1.2 °C | -0.5 | -6 mm | +0.3 h | -1.3 % | ±0 m/s | -0.8 °C |
All twelve months in context

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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Varadero in December?
The average daily high is around 28 °C, with an average daily low of about 21 °C.
Can you swim in Varadero in December?
The sea is about 26 °C (warm).
Does it rain a lot in Varadero in December?
The curated estimate is about 5 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 32 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Varadero?
By the climate score, January, February, March and December are the strongest months for Varadero. For a beach trip: January, February, March and December. December is one of them.