Month by month
What each season brings, so you know what to look for.
December
Dry season-
Weather
The dry season begins, with sunnier days and cooler, drier air as the month goes on.
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Wildlife
Northern humpback whales start to appear, and birdlife improves. Snorkeling visibility gets better.
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Good to know
Demand rises sharply late in the month for Christmas and New Year. 25 December is a national holiday, so book rooms, tours and park entry early.
The year at a glance
| Season | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry season | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||||||
| Green season | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||||
| Humpback whales (southern) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||||||||
| Humpback whales (northern) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||||||||
| Rainiest months | Yes | Yes |