57redbird Posted November 12, 2014 #1 Share Posted November 12, 2014 (edited) Wondering what kind of weather (read outerwear) to pack for a December Southern Caribbean cruise....did a Panama Canal cruise in October & sweltered.... thanks in advance --- way in advance...cruise is in 2015. Edited November 12, 2014 by 57redbird added countdown clock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted November 12, 2014 #2 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Wondering what kind of weather (read outerwear) to pack for a December Southern Caribbean cruise....did a Panama Canal cruise in October & sweltered.... thanks in advance --- way in advance...cruise is in 2015. My experience is that the Southern Caribbean is a bit cooler and with a bit (few degrees) less humidity in December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0bnxshs Posted November 13, 2014 #3 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Wondering what kind of weather (read outerwear) to pack for a December Southern Caribbean cruise....did a Panama Canal cruise in October & sweltered.... thanks in advance --- way in advance...cruise is in 2015. You might plan for a light jacket in the evenings but for the most part you'll find it will be warm and breezy. Enjoy your cruise! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisyloo Posted November 13, 2014 #4 Share Posted November 13, 2014 We have done the Southern Caribbean a few times at that time of the year. It will be hot. A bit cooler than April or May, but still hot. We have experienced a few rain showers too, but they didn't last long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl513 Posted November 13, 2014 #5 Share Posted November 13, 2014 (edited) Google is your friend: https://weatherspark.com/averages/33734/12/Oranjestad-Aruba-Aruba https://weatherspark.com/averages/33721/12/St-George-s-Grenada-Grenada click on the blue dots in the map for other islands . Edited November 13, 2014 by jtl513 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
take us away Posted November 13, 2014 #6 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Average temperature throughout most of the Southern Caribbean is about 85 F and the closer you get to the equator, the warmer it gets. We always bring an umbrella as on the rain forest islands it rains every day (like Dominica) while some are more desert-like such as Aruba. Have never brought a jacket but do bring a sweater which is sometimes needed on board the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57redbird Posted November 13, 2014 Author #7 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Thanks.... we've done an Alaskan, 2 Mexican Riviera & the Panama Canal cruises & never quite manage to get the outer gear right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfreak Posted November 13, 2014 #8 Share Posted November 13, 2014 We often cruise during December and the above information is most likely correct, but three years ago (I think) it was very, very cool. We layered clothing, bought and wore sweatshirts from the on-board shop and then put our cheap plastic ponchos over that. We were on board three weeks and it was never warm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie51 Posted November 13, 2014 #9 Share Posted November 13, 2014 We cruised in Jan. 2010 and we always needed a jacket or warm sweater when we sat on our balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadroy Posted November 13, 2014 #10 Share Posted November 13, 2014 For the most part, unless you are on an open deck it will be warm and comfortable with just a top and shorts. On exposed decks, including a balcony, the wind from the motion of the ship will make it feel cooler, which can mean you will want something long sleeved. Interiors like the dining room are often too cool for many people, so a sweater or wrap may help to keep the chill off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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