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Burlington weather in December (Massachusetts, United States of America)

Is Burlington a good destination in December, weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Burlington typically includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is known for being in the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 6°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -4°C.

Precipitation

Burlington in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 12 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 141 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Burlington. May, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Burlington, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 8°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 132 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 m/s *  
SunshineSunshine 141 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 50% *  
Data from: Boston, the United States of America (20 KM, 12 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. With a water temperature of around 8°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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