Florida weather in December
Planning a getaway to Florida this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Florida in December?
Florida is a region in the United States of America. December in Florida generally has temperatures that range from moderate to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. The month of December is in the winter season.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between moderate in Niceville at 18°C to warm in Everglades City at 27°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Everglades City and 7°C in Niceville.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Holmes Beach with an average of 24 mm to heavy rainfall in Chipley with 164 mm. Meanwhile, Kissimmee enjoys close to 210 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For a closer look at December's conditions in Florida, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Florida's yearly weather, check out our Florida climate page.
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Average weather in Kissimmee
In December Kissimmee generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Orlando
In December Orlando generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Destin
In December Destin generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Miami Beach
In December Miami Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Miami
In December Miami generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Florida, in the United States of America.
Is December the best time to visit Florida?
We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Florida. Typically, the climate in Kissimmee is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Kissimmee. On the other hand, the months of June and August tend to have poor weather conditions.
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