Nantucket Weather in December

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

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Planning a getaway to Nantucket, 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 Nantucket in December

Nantucket, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. December in Nantucket 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 1°C (34°F) in Nantucket.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Nantucket, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

December is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 127 mm (5 in) in Nantucket. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Nantucket.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is moderately available across various locations. In Nantucket, you can expect around 147 hours of sunlight in December, which gives a pleasant combination of sun and shade. For those who want maximum sunshine, our weather planner can point you toward the sunniest places on Earth.

Explore Nantucket by month

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

January4°C (39°F) February4°C (39°F) March7°C (45°F) April11°C (52°F) May16°C (61°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September22°C (72°F) October17°C (63°F) November12°C (54°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Nantucket in December

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

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 Nantucket

What is the weather like in December for the most popular destinonation in Nantucket, the United States of America?

Nantucket

In December Nantucket generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°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)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
149 hours
147 hours
147 hours
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
127 mm (5 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Nantucket, in the United States of America.

Nantucket weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Nantucket, the United States of America typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Nantucket average around 8°C (46°F), and temperatures drop to about 1°C (34°F) at night.

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

Nantucket averages a daytime maximum of 8°C (46°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 1°C (34°F).

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

Nantucket, the United States of America sees substantial rainfall in December. Nantucket typically averages about 127 mm (5 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Nantucket, the United States of America due to the typically poor weather in Nantucket.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Nantucket. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Nantucket.

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