Mississippi Weather in December

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

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Gulfport Southaven Olive Branch Robinsonville

Planning a journey to Mississippi, the United States of America this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Mississippi in December

Mississippi, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. December in Mississippi generally has temperatures that range from cold to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. December falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Olive Branch at 12°C (54°F) to pleasant in Picayune at 18°C (64°F). At night it cools down to 6°C (43°F) in Picayune and 1°C (34°F) in Olive Branch.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Byram with an average of 135 mm (5.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Wiggins with 182 mm (7.2 in).

Explore Mississippi by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Mississippi - and find the best time to visit. (based on Gulfport)

January16°C (61°F) February17°C (63°F) March21°C (70°F) April25°C (77°F) May28°C (82°F) June32°C (90°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September31°C (88°F) October27°C (81°F) November21°C (70°F) December18°C (64°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Mississippi in December

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

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 Mississippi

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

Temperature range in Mississippi (December)

Precipitation variation in Mississippi (December)

Gulfport

In December Gulfport generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
156 mm (6.1 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
excellent
good
good
Climate in Gulfport →

Southaven

In December Southaven generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
172 hours
152 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Southaven →

Olive Branch

In December Olive Branch generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
172 hours
152 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Olive Branch →

Robinsonville

In December Robinsonville generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
172 hours
152 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Robinsonville →

Ocean Springs

In December Ocean Springs generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
159 mm (6.3 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
excellent
good
mixed
Climate in Ocean Springs →

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

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gulfport 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 156 mm (6.1 in)
Southaven 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
Olive Branch 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Robinsonville 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
Ocean Springs 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 159 mm (6.3 in)
Horn Lake 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)

Mississippi weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

December in Mississippi, the United States of America brings good weather. In Gulfport, daytime temperatures are typically around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows hover near 8°C (46°F).

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

Average temperatures in Mississippi, the United States of America during December range from a nighttime low near 8°C (46°F) to a daytime high around 18°C (64°F) in Gulfport.

Does Mississippi, the United States of America get a lot of rain in December?

Gulfport typically receives notable rainfall in December, about 156 mm (6.1 in) on average across Mississippi, the United States of America.

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

Given the typically good weather conditions in Gulfport, December might be a good time to visit Mississippi, the United States of America. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in October and November offering mostly excellent weather in Gulfport. On the other hand, the months of July and August tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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