Austin weather in December (Texas, United States of America)

How does the weather in Austin usually fare in December? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

During December, Austin usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 5°C.

Precipitation

Austin in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 49 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 7 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 154 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March, April and November typically offer the best circumstances. While August tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Austin climate page with graphs.

 

Austin, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 49 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 68%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 154 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 49%  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Austin, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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