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Jacksonville weather in December (Florida, United States of America)

Planning a trip to Jacksonville in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Jacksonville, December is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 21°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 8°C.

Jacksonville in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 8 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 181 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a great time to visit. February, March, April, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Jacksonville, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 28%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 62 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 76%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 181 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 58%  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

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

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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 Jacksonville in December?

For visitors traveling to Jacksonville, 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. With a water temperature of around 20°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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