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

Is December a good time to explore Gaithersburg weather-wise? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Gaithersburg generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 8°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -1°C.

Precipitation

Gaithersburg in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 11 days of snow/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 Gaithersburg. August typically offers 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 Gaithersburg climate page with graphs.

 

Gaithersburg, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 130 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

* Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (35 KM, 22 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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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