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Birmingham weather in December (Alabama, United States of America)

Is December a good time to explore Birmingham weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of December in Birmingham typically brings moderate temperatures and high rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 15°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 4°C.

Precipitation

Birmingham in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 154 mm for the month. The month is marked by heavy rainfall, often coming down in intense bursts. Make sure to have a poncho to stay dry. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 155 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures October generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Birmingham, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 154 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 71%  
SunshineSunshine 155 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 51%  

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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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

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