What is the weather like in Bermuda in December?
Bermuda encompasses a group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean east of South Carolina. The country is a territory of the United Kingdom that is about one-third the size of Washington, D.C. As Bermuda is farther north than islands in the Caribbean, the weather in December tends to be cooler. Because of this, December and the other winter months are considered the off-season for visitors in Bermuda. However, since Victorian times, Bermuda's mild winters have made it a popular destination to escape cold winters.
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Climate
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The climate in Bermuda in December is typically mild with strong winds. Although December brings cooler weather in Bermuda than in the Caribbean, summer-like weather can come at unexpected times throughout the month. The average high temperature in December is about 71 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average low is about 62 degrees. The highest recorded temperature in December was 80 degrees in 1980. The lowest recorded temperature in December was 50 degrees in 1978. The temperate climate in December makes outdoor activities such as golf and tennis popular during this time.
Precipitation
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December is not known as Bermuda's rainy season. The average rainfall in Bermuda in December is 4.5 inches. The rainiest December on record was in 1960, when the islands measured almost 12 inches of rain. The driest December was in 1999, when a little more than one inch of rain was recorded.
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Storms
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Storms in the North Atlantic Ocean used to cause shipwrecks off the coast of Bermuda; in fact, English colonists first discovered Bermuda after a ship landed there on the way to Virginia during a storm. Occasional storms in December can bring heavy rain, although the showers do not last long. On average, it rains 17 days in December, and thunderstorms on average happen on two days in December.
Hurricanes
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Hurricanes are not likely to affect Bermuda weather in December. Hurricanes are not typical in Bermuda and are less likely to hit Bermuda than islands in the Caribbean. Every few years, hurricanes do hit the island, however, the most active months are from August to October.
Sea temperatures
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It's too cold to swim in the ocean in Bermuda in December. The average sea temperature is about 68 degrees Fahrenheit. For this reason, some companies that take visitors scuba diving and other recreational water activities in the ocean close during December.
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