Bermuda in December

Cool and windy; Christmas boat parade in Hamilton (check).

December is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• MayGreatBeach season starts; Bermuda Day (late May) with parade and races.
• JuneGreatWarm sea, long days; hurricane season opens but early storms are rare.
• JulyGreatHot and humid, peak cruise season; Cup Match late July or early August.
• AprilGoodEaster kite-flying on Good Friday; warming but water cool.

• Whole island · Hamilton, south shore, St George's, Dockyardcool

  Subtropical: winter days 18–20 °C (64–68 °F) with wind and showers, summer 28–30 °C (82–86 °F) and humid. Hurricanes and tropical storms mainly August–October; sea warm enough for most swimmers May–October.Subtropical: winter days 64–68 °F (18–20 °C) with wind and showers, summer 82–86 °F (28–30 °C) and humid. Hurricanes and tropical storms mainly August–October; sea warm enough for most swimmers May–October.

• Hamilton21 °C (70 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 12 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 12 rain days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Christmas and Boxing Day big impact

  25–26 Dec

  Most businesses closed; Gombey dancers on Boxing Day.

• Christmas lights and parade

  December · Hamilton

  Streets lit; hotels cost more.

Crowds · Bermuda

Low

Prices · Bermuda

Low

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Bermuda, side by side.

• Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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Rated best or good this month

• Hamilton

  Mild; festive lights, higher prices.