Washington DC weather in December (United States of America)

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

In December, Washington DC generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 10°C, while night temperatures can drop to 1°C.

Washington DC in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 11 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 130 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Washington DC. April and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Washington DC, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 95 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 64%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 130 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 45%  

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 Washington DC in December?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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