Block Island Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Block Island, the United States of America in December.

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New Shoreham

Planning a trip to Block Island, the United States of America this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Block Island in December

Block Island, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. December in Block Island generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) in New Shoreham.

For specific regional insights in Block Island, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

December is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 110 mm (4.3 in) in New Shoreham. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in New Shoreham.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. New Shoreham receives about 147 hours of sunlight in December, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore Block Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Block Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on New Shoreham)

January4°C (39°F) February4°C (39°F) March7°C (45°F) April12°C (54°F) May17°C (63°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August25°C (77°F) September22°C (72°F) October17°C (63°F) November12°C (54°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Block Island in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Block Island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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).

Popular Destinations in Block Island

What is the weather like in December for the most popular destinonation in Block Island, the United States of America?

New Shoreham

In December New Shoreham generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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December
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November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
147 hours
147 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Block Island, in the United States of America.

Block Island weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Block Island, the United States of America in December?

Expect poor weather across Block Island, the United States of America in December. The popular destination of New Shoreham averages 8°C (46°F) by day and 1°C (34°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Block Island, the United States of America in December?

Daytime temperatures in New Shoreham peak at roughly 8°C (46°F) in December, dropping to about 1°C (34°F) overnight.

Does Block Island, the United States of America get a lot of rain in December?

Block Island, the United States of America sees substantial rainfall in December. New Shoreham typically averages about 110 mm (4.3 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Block Island, the United States of America?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in New Shoreham, December may not be the ideal time to visit Block Island, the United States of America.

Generally speaking, July, August and September provide perfect weather in New Shoreham. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Block Island.

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