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

How does the weather in Bethesda usually fare in December? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Bethesda generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 9°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -0°C.

Precipitation

Bethesda in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 11 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 130 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Bethesda. April generally stands out with 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 Bethesda climate page with graphs.

 

Bethesda, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 103 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 64% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 130 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 45% *  
Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (15 KM, 9 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
1/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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