Martha's Vineyard Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Martha's Vineyard, the United States of America in December.

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Vineyard Haven Edgartown Oak Bluffs

Planning a getaway to Martha's Vineyard, the United States of America 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 to Expect in Martha's Vineyard in December

Martha's Vineyard, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. December in Martha's Vineyard generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) in Vineyard Haven.

For a closer look at conditions across Martha's Vineyard, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

December is a rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 130 mm (5.1 in) in Vineyard Haven. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Vineyard Haven.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Vineyard Haven receives about 147 hours of sunlight in December, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore Martha's Vineyard by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Martha's Vineyard — and find the best time to visit. (based on Vineyard Haven)

January5°C (41°F) February4°C (39°F) March8°C (46°F) April13°C (55°F) May18°C (64°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August26°C (79°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 Martha's Vineyard in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Martha's Vineyard.

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 Martha's Vineyard

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Martha's Vineyard, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Martha's Vineyard (December)

Precipitation variation in Martha's Vineyard (December)

Vineyard Haven

In December Vineyard Haven 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)
5°C (41°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)
130 mm (5.1 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Edgartown

In December Edgartown 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
13°C (55°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°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
120 mm (4.7 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Oak Bluffs

In December Oak Bluffs 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)
5°C (41°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
117 mm (4.6 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Martha's Vineyard in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Vineyard Haven 8°C (46°F) 0°C (32°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Edgartown 8°C (46°F) 0°C (32°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)
Oak Bluffs 8°C (46°F) 0°C (32°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)

Martha's Vineyard weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Martha's Vineyard, the United States of America in December?

Martha's Vineyard, the United States of America typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Vineyard Haven average around 8°C (46°F), and temperatures drop to about 0°C (32°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Martha's Vineyard, the United States of America in December?

Daytime temperatures in Vineyard Haven peak at roughly 8°C (46°F) in December, dropping to about 0°C (32°F) overnight.

Does Martha's Vineyard, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Martha's Vineyard, the United States of America sees substantial snow/rainfall in December. Vineyard Haven typically averages about 130 mm (5.1 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Martha's Vineyard, the United States of America?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Martha's Vineyard, the United States of America due to the typically poor weather in Vineyard Haven.

On average, the best time to visit Martha's Vineyard, the United States of America is in July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Vineyard Haven. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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