Cape Cod

Cape Cod Weather in December

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

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Provincetown (P-town) Dennis Falmouth Chatham

Planning a journey to Cape Cod, the United States of America this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Cape Cod in December

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

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) in Provincetown (P-town).

To explore the conditions in Cape Cod, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Provincetown (P-town) with an average of 122 mm (4.8 in) to high rainfall in Sandwich with 142 mm (5.6 in). Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Provincetown (P-town).

Explore Cape Cod by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Cape Cod — and find the best time to visit. (based on Provincetown (P-town))

January4°C (39°F) February3°C (37°F) March6°C (43°F) April12°C (54°F) May17°C (63°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August25°C (77°F) September22°C (72°F) October16°C (61°F) November11°C (52°F) December7°C (45°F)
Best Time to Visit Cape Cod →

Best Places to Visit in Cape Cod in December

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

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 Cape Cod

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Cape Cod, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Cape Cod (December)

Precipitation variation in Cape Cod (December)

Provincetown (P-town)

In December Provincetown (P-town) generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Provincetown (P-town) →

Dennis

In December Dennis generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
0°C (32°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
149 hours
147 hours
147 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Dennis →

Falmouth

In December Falmouth generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
0°C (32°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
149 hours
147 hours
147 hours
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Falmouth →

Chatham

In December Chatham generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
149 hours
147 hours
147 hours
Monthly rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
128 mm (5 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Chatham →

Eastham

In December Eastham 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.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
149 hours
147 hours
147 hours
Monthly rainfall
122 mm (4.8 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Eastham →

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Cape Cod in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Provincetown (P-town) 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Dennis 8°C (46°F) 0°C (32°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Falmouth 8°C (46°F) 0°C (32°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Chatham 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Eastham 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Sandwich 7°C (45°F) -2°C (28°F) 142 mm (5.6 in)

Cape Cod weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cape Cod, the United States of America in December?

In December, Cape Cod, the United States of America generally has poor weather conditions. Provincetown (P-town) sees daytime temperatures near 7°C (45°F), with nights cooling to roughly 1°C (34°F).

What is the average temperature in Cape Cod, the United States of America in December?

Daytime temperatures in Provincetown (P-town) peak at roughly 7°C (45°F) in December, dropping to about 1°C (34°F) overnight.

Does Cape Cod, the United States of America get a lot of rain in December?

Yes, December tends to be a wetter month in Cape Cod, the United States of America. Average rainfall in Provincetown (P-town) sits around 122 mm (4.8 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Cape Cod, the United States of America?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Cape Cod, the United States of America due to the typically poor weather in Provincetown (P-town).

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Provincetown (P-town). The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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