Hamptons

Hamptons Weather in December

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

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Hampton Bays Southampton Westhampton Beach Bridgehampton

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

What to Expect in the Hamptons in December

The Hamptons, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. December in the Hamptons generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) in Hampton Bays.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Hampton Bays with an average of 124 mm (4.9 in) to high snow/rainfall in Westhampton Beach with 130 mm (5.1 in). It experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

Explore the Hamptons by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Hamptons — and find the best time to visit. (based on Hampton Bays)

January4°C (39°F) February4°C (39°F) March8°C (46°F) April14°C (57°F) May19°C (66°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September23°C (73°F) October18°C (64°F) November12°C (54°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Hamptons in December

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

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 Hamptons

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

Temperature range in the Hamptons (December)

Precipitation variation in the Hamptons (December)

Hampton Bays

In December Hampton Bays generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°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
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Hampton Bays →

Southampton

In December Southampton 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 snow/rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
126 mm (5 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Southampton →

Westhampton Beach

In December Westhampton Beach generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°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
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Westhampton Beach →

Bridgehampton

In December Bridgehampton 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 snow/rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
89 mm (3.5 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 the Hamptons, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hampton Bays 8°C (46°F) -1°C (30°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Southampton 8°C (46°F) 0°C (32°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Westhampton Beach 8°C (46°F) -1°C (30°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Bridgehampton 8°C (46°F) 0°C (32°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)

The Hamptons weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

the Hamptons, the United States of America typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Hampton Bays average around 8°C (46°F), and temperatures drop to about -1°C (30°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in the Hamptons, the United States of America during December range from a nighttime low near -1°C (30°F) to a daytime high around 8°C (46°F) in Hampton Bays.

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

Yes, December tends to be a wetter month in the Hamptons, the United States of America. Average snow/rainfall in Hampton Bays sits around 124 mm (4.9 in).

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Hampton Bays, December may not be the ideal time to visit the Hamptons, the United States of America.

Generally speaking, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Hampton Bays. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.

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