Climate ▸Forecast ▸December ▸January ▸
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember

Princeton Weather in December

With daytime temperatures of 2°C (36°F) and nighttime lows of -6°C (21°F), December in Princeton brings low temperatures during the day. Do keep in mind that quite a bit of snow/rainfall is typical. Around 75 mm (3 in) falls on average.

Rainfall in Princeton in December

Historically, approximately 11 days this month are expected to have snow/rain, averaging 75 mm (3 in). A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.

Temperature in Princeton in December

Daytime temperatures in Princeton reach 2°C (36°F) in December, dropping to -6°C (21°F) at night. The month of December belongs to the winter season. Staying warm is the main priority this month, especially during mornings and evenings. With overnight lows of -6°C (21°F), temperatures fall below freezing at night. An extra thick blanket can make a real difference if your accommodation runs cold. It's a frigid month, so wearing warm clothing is crucial. Don't underestimate the cold; prepare accordingly.

December in Princeton has its charm. However, if you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations in the world.

Select a Month

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United States of America, check out our Princeton's climate page.

Princeton Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C (21°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C (36°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 75 mm (3 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  

Best Places 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. See all of the United States of America in December →

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Princeton in December

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Princeton in December. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days.

What To Do in Princeton in December

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

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

Select a Month

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United States of America, check out our Princeton's climate page.

More climate data for Princeton