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Ocean City weather in December (New Jersey, United States of America)

Curious about the climate in Ocean City this December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Ocean City typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 9°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 2°C.

Precipitation

Ocean City in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 136 mm for the month. During the wettest month of the year, an umbrella can be your best friend to stay dry. Expect around 11 days of rain based on historical data.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Ocean City. May, 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 Ocean City climate page with graphs.

 

Ocean City, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 136 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  

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?

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.

Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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