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Turks and Caicos in December
What December is really like in Turks and Caicos: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Dwkaminski, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
December is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 10.8 hours of daylight. High season returns with festive crowds and top prices around Christmas and New Year.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in December
December is the 10th-warmest month in Turks and Caicos: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 31 days. Compared with November (29°C (84°F)), December is about as warm; by January highs stay near 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 06:20
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 17:09
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
Hurricane peak and late autumn (September–November). The stormiest period, with some closures and the lowest prices; conditions improve through November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 5 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: December is one of the pricier months.
Events in December
- Maskanoo — Boxing Day street festival with costumes and junkanoo on Grace Bay Road (26 December)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in December
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Chalk Sound and Taylor Bay
Sapodilla Hill rock carvings
On the hill above Sapodilla Bay, shipwrecked sailors and stranded travellers carved names, dates and ship drawings into the limestone from the 18th and 19th centuries.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Views
- Off the beaten path
Beach · Long Bay
Long Bay Beach
Book a kiteboarding lesson in the windier months from about November to June; beginners learn quickly in the flat, shallow water.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Active
- Outdoors
Island · Leeward
Iguana Island and Half Moon Bay
Little Water Cay, off Provo's east end, is a protected reserve for the endangered Turks and Caicos rock iguana, viewed from boardwalks.
- Time needed
- Half a day with a boat tour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Historic site · Turtle Cove
Cheshire Hall Plantation
Visit with a National Trust guide if possible; the signs are brief, and the guided stories bring the ruins to life.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Turks and Caicos.
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 22°C and 7 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is December a good time to visit Turks and Caicos?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–June are better overall. Compare every month.
Turks and Caicos in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Turks and Caicos?
It is a shoulder-season month. High season returns with festive crowds and top prices around Christmas and New Year.
+How warm is Turks and Caicos in December?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Turks and Caicos in December?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.