Baltimore weather in December (Maryland, United States of America)

What should you pack for a trip to Baltimore in December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Baltimore generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 9°C, cooling off to about 2°C at night.

Precipitation

Baltimore in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

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 Baltimore. May, June, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Baltimore, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 130 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

* Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (60 KM, 37 Miles).

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.

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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