- Where to go in December for a seaside vacation?
- December vacation in Goa
- December vacation on the Dominican beaches
- Beach vacation in Vietnam in December
Do you want to return summer for at least a couple of weeks with the arrival of winter? Then you will be curious where to go to the sea in December? Naturally, Europe will not be able to offer anything to an avid beach-goer, so the road to summer will not be short.
Where to go in December for a seaside vacation?
Are Russian cities covered in snow? No problem! Real summer (temperature + 28-29˚C), dive sites and a white sand beach at the beginning of winter will be waiting for you in the Maldives.
No less pleasant weather prevails in Cambodia (+ 27-30˚C), in particular Sihanoukville, as well as Brazil (in Rio + 29-34˚C).
In December, you can safely buy tickets to Thailand (air temperature + 29-31˚C, and water + 27-28˚C): at this time it is advisable to relax on the Andaman coast (Phuket, Krabi, Phi Phi), as well as in the east Thailand (Mak and Kood islands), where it is sunny in winter and the sea is calm.
It is really good in the coastal resort areas of Mexico - in the daytime there the thermometer “creeps up” to + 28-32˚C. For recreation with a beach slope, Acapulco (water temperature + 24˚C), Cancun and Riviera Maya (water warms up to + 26-27˚C) are suitable. Officially, the diving season opens in December, which means that water diving should not be neglected.
Despite the fact that in Bali at the beginning of winter heavy precipitation is possible (mainly at night), their character is short-lived (from 15 minutes to 2 hours). Denpasar suffers the most from precipitation, so at this time it is best to go to the beaches of Nusa Dua and Sanur.
December vacation in Goa
Climatically, December is one of the best months of the year in Goa: dry and clear weather reigns here (daytime air temperature + 32˚C, water + 28˚C), and “hordes” of tourists rush to the coast of the Arabian Sea, wanting to enjoy truly summer benefits on local beaches:
Betalbatim Beach: there are no crowds of tourists and no fuss on the beach, as well as entertainment. Spontaneous boat trips along the coast to see shoals of dolphins don't count. If you want to have a snack, there are a few shakes at your service - coastal cafes (by ordering something there, you can count on getting a sun lounger and an umbrella for free).
- Vainguinim Beach: Famous for its bright yellow sand, turquoise waters and scooter rentals. If necessary, you can look into one of the nearby restaurants - they serve seafood and meat dishes.
- Palolem Beach: a white sand beach washed by a clear azure sea and surrounded by picturesque hills.
- Arambol Beach: in addition to spending time on the beach in a secluded place, those who wish can go for a walk on the cliffs of the promontory that surround Arambol (from there, they will be able to admire the coast and the beach itself).
A beach holiday in Goa can be combined with a visit to the Dudhsagar waterfall (the waterfall, over 300 m high, can be reached as part of an excursion in jeeps; at the foot of Dudhsagar, if you wish, you can swim in a cool lake) or the Savoy plantation (on a plantation with an area of 40 hectares, pineapples, papaya, breadfruit, mango, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, cardamom grow; then tourists will be treated to an exotic dinner served on banana leaves).
December vacation on the Dominican beaches
In December, rainfall in the Dominican Republic, if it makes itself felt, is no more than 3-5 days per month, and hurricanes and storms will no longer “attack” the Republic. In Santo Domingo, at the beginning of winter, meteorologists record + 30˚C, in Punta Cana - about + 29˚C, in Puerto Plata - up to + 28˚C. For an excellent holiday, you can choose the following beaches:
Cabarete Beach: This is the go-to destination for youth companies and those keen on kiteboarding and windsurfing, as high waves and strong winds dominate in the afternoon hours (all this creates ideal conditions for sports water activities).
- Arena Gorda Beach: Coral reefs protect this Blue Flag beach with umbrellas, tables and sun loungers from the big waves. The beach is equipped with a rescue service, but there is no public toilet, and restaurants are not within walking distance (it is advisable to take provisions with you). Those traveling by car will find a car park 300 meters from the coast.
- Bavaro Beach: The 3 km long beach has white sand and lush palm trees. To the services of active vacationers - opportunities for sailing, diving, paragliding. If you wish, you can rent a jet ski.
Beach vacation in Vietnam in December
The localization center for lovers of light sundresses and beaches is southern resorts, where warm weather remains at the beginning of winter (near the coast, meteorologists record + 25-27˚C). At this time, you can swim in Phan Thiet, Vung Tau, as well as in Fukuoka and Kondao. The latter is famous for its Ong Dung beach - it is covered with white sand. If you are lucky, if you observe silence (you should not smoke either), you will be able to see the process of hatching of turtles here.
