Catskills

Catskills Weather in December

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

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Catskill Mountains Kingston Woodstock Saugerties

Thinking about venturing to the Catskills, the United States of America this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Catskills in December

The Catskills, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. December in the Catskills generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. December is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C (37°F) in Catskill Mountains to 6°C (43°F) in Kingston. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -4°C (25°F) in Kingston and -7°C (19°F) in Catskill Mountains. December is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Catskill Mountains with an average of 117 mm (4.6 in) to high snow/rainfall in Woodstock with 138 mm (5.4 in).

Explore the Catskills by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Catskills — and find the best time to visit. (based on Catskill Mountains)

January0°C (32°F) February0°C (32°F) March6°C (43°F) April13°C (55°F) May20°C (68°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August25°C (77°F) September22°C (72°F) October15°C (59°F) November8°C (46°F) December3°C (37°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Catskills in December

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

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 the Catskills

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

Temperature range in the Catskills (December)

Precipitation variation in the Catskills (December)

Catskill Mountains

In December Catskill Mountains generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Catskill Mountains →

Kingston

In December Kingston generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Kingston →

Woodstock

In December Woodstock generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Woodstock →

Saugerties

In December Saugerties generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Saugerties →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Catskills, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Catskills in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Catskill Mountains 3°C (37°F) -7°C (19°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Kingston 6°C (43°F) -4°C (25°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Woodstock 4°C (39°F) -5°C (23°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Saugerties 5°C (41°F) -4°C (25°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)

The Catskills weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

December in the Catskills, the United States of America brings poor weather. In Catskill Mountains, daytime temperatures are typically around 3°C (37°F) and nighttime lows hover near -7°C (19°F).

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

Average temperatures in the Catskills, the United States of America during December range from a nighttime low near -7°C (19°F) to a daytime high around 3°C (37°F) in Catskill Mountains.

Does the Catskills, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Yes, December tends to be a wetter month in the Catskills, the United States of America. Average snow/rainfall in Catskill Mountains sits around 117 mm (4.6 in).

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Catskill Mountains, December may not be the ideal time to visit the Catskills, the United States of America.

Generally speaking, May provides perfect weather in Catskill Mountains. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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