Old Lyme weather in December (Connecticut, United States of America)

How's the weather trend in Old Lyme as December approaches? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

During December, Old Lyme usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 7°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -1°C.

Precipitation

Old Lyme in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 12 days days of snow/rain.

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 Old Lyme. May and July typically offer 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 Old Lyme climate page with graphs.

 

Old Lyme, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 129 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 139 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 49% *  

Data from: Hartford, the United States of America (57 KM, 36 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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