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

Is December a good time to explore Gloucester weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In December, Gloucester tends to experience low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 6°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -2°C.

Precipitation

Gloucester in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 136 mm for the month. As the month with the highest rainfall, make sure to have an umbrella to manage the showers. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 14 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 141 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

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

 

Gloucester, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 136 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 141 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

* Data from: Boston, the United States of America (41 KM, 25 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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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?

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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Gloucester.

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