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

What should you pack for a trip to Princeton in December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Princeton typically includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 8°C, while night temperatures can drop to -2°C.

Precipitation

Princeton in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 12 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 140 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Princeton. September typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February 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 Princeton climate page with graphs.

 

Princeton, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 126 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 140 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

* Data from: Trenton, the United States of America (16 KM, 10 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?

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