Best time to cruise · No regular sailings
Bermuda cruises in December
December has no regular Bermuda cruises, as ships move to Florida for the Caribbean season. On the island, the holidays bring a Christmas boat parade and festive lights, but you’d need to fly. Use the month to compare next year’s departures from New York, Boston and Baltimore.
- No regular sailings
- Avg high 55°F
- 10 hrs daylight
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Bermuda in December: No regular sailings
December has no regular Bermuda cruises, as ships move to Florida for the Caribbean season. On the island, the holidays bring a Christmas boat parade and festive lights, but you’d need to fly. Use the month to compare next year’s departures from New York, Boston and Baltimore.
Across Bermuda cruise ports, December brings average highs around 55°F (13°C) and lows near 46°F, with about 4.6 inches of rain over the month and roughly 10 hours of daylight.
- Verdict
- No regular sailings
- Season
- Mainly April to early November; best May and June, with warm seas into October. Few or no sailings December to February.
- Average high / low
- 55°F / 46°F
- Rainfall (month)
- 4.6 in
- Daylight
- About 10 hours
- Typical cruise length
- 5 to 7 nights, including two or three days docked in Bermuda
How December compares with the rest of the year
- Jan: No regular sailings
- Feb: No regular sailings
- Mar: No regular sailings
- Apr: Shoulder season
- May: Best time to go
- Jun: Best time to go
- Jul: Best time to go
- Aug: Good time to go
- Sep: Good time to go
- Oct: Good time to go
- Nov: Shoulder season
- Dec: No regular sailings
- No regular sailings
- Shoulder season
- Good time to go
- Best time to go
Bermuda weather in December
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 5111 | 5311 | 5714 | 6418 | 7122 | 7826 | 8429 | 8429 | 8027 | 7222 | 6317 | 5513 |
| Low °F (°C) | 426 | 426 | 457 | 5111 | 6015 | 6720 | 7323 | 7323 | 6920 | 6116 | 5111 | 468 |
| Rain in (mm) | 4.2106 | 3.692 | 3.897 | 3.691 | 3.896 | 4.1103 | 4.1103 | 3.9100 | 4.2107 | 4.6117 | 3.793 | 4.6118 |
| Daylight (hrs) | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
December weather port by port
| Port | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Wharf (Royal Naval Dockyard) | 71°F | 67°F | 4.7 in | 10 h |
| Hamilton | 71°F | 67°F | 4.7 in | 10 h |
| St. George's | 71°F | 68°F | 4.6 in | 10 h |
| New York City | 43°F | 30°F | 5.0 in | 9 h |
| Bayonne (Cape Liberty) | 45°F | 31°F | 4.8 in | 9 h |
| Boston | 41°F | 28°F | 5.0 in | 9 h |
| Baltimore | 46°F | 31°F | 3.7 in | 9 h |
Average daily highs and lows, 2015–2024, from NASA POWER, adjusted to sea level. Rain is the average monthly total.
Other great cruise destinations in December
- Caribbean in December
- Eastern Caribbean in December
- Western Caribbean in December
- Southern Caribbean in December
- Mexican Riviera & Baja in December
- Panama Canal & Central America in December
- South America in December
- Galápagos Islands in December
- Canary Islands & Atlantic Isles in December
- Antarctica in December
See every destination for December, with a port weather map →
Bermuda in December: FAQs
Is December a good time to cruise Bermuda?
Generally not: there are few or no regular sailings. December has no regular Bermuda cruises, as ships move to Florida for the Caribbean season. On the island, the holidays bring a Christmas boat parade and festive lights, but you’d need to fly. Use the month to compare next year’s departures from New York, Boston and Baltimore.
What is the weather like on a Bermuda cruise in December?
Across Bermuda cruise ports, December brings average highs around 55°F (13°C) and lows near 46°F, with about 4.6 inches of rain over the month and roughly 10 hours of daylight. Conditions vary from port to port and day to day.
When is the best time to cruise Bermuda?
Mainly April to early November; best May and June, with warm seas into October. Few or no sailings December to February.. The best months are usually May, June, July.
Where else can I cruise in December?
December is also a top month for Caribbean, Eastern Caribbean, Western Caribbean, Southern Caribbean, Mexican Riviera & Baja.
Updated November 2026 by the BookMyDreamCruise editorial team. How we research and fact-check.
Sources: NASA POWER climate data.