Weather in December in Louisiana
Planning a journey to Louisiana this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Louisiana in December?
Louisiana is a region in the United States of America. December in Louisiana generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. The month of December is in the winter season.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Bossier City at 15°C to pleasant in Raceland at 19°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Raceland and 4°C in Bossier City.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Shreveport with an average of 106 mm to heavy rainfall in Amite with 182 mm.Average sunshine
New Orleans enjoys a balanced 157 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Louisiana in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Louisiana climate page.
Where to go in Louisiana in December
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Louisiana?
New Orleans
In December New Orleans generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Baton Rouge
In December Baton Rouge generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Houma
In December Houma generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Metairie
In December Metairie generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Slidell
In December Slidell generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Louisiana?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in New Orleans, December might be a good time to visit Louisiana. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Louisiana is in October and November with generally perfect weather in New Orleans. On the other hand, the weather in August tends to be poor.
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