Weather in December in Texas
Thinking about venturing to Texas this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Texas in December?
Texas is a region in the United States of America. The weather in Texas in December can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to high. December is a winter month.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from cold in Dumas at 9°C to warm in Mission at 23°C. At night it cools down to 11°C in Mission and -5°C in Dumas.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Terlingua with an average of 4.2 mm to high rainfall in New Boston with 135 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 150 hours of sunlight anticipated in Houston. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For a closer look at December's conditions in Texas, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Texas's yearly weather, check out our Texas climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Texas?
Houston
In December Houston generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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San Antonio
In December San Antonio generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Austin
In December Austin generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Galveston
In December Galveston generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Dallas
In December Dallas generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Texas, in the United States of America.
Is December the best time to visit Texas?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Houston, December might be a good time to visit Texas. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Texas is in March with generally perfect weather in Houston. The weather in July and August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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