New Haven weather in December (Connecticut, United States of America)

What's the typical weather in New Haven for December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in New Haven generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December marks the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 7°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -1°C.

Precipitation

New Haven in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 127 mm for the month. On average, there are about 12 days with snow/rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 139 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 New Haven. July and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March 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 New Haven climate page with graphs.

 

New Haven, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 127 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 139 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 49% *  

Data from: Hartford, the United States of America (54 KM, 33 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

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