Rochester weather in December (Minnesota, United States of America)

Can you expect sunny skies in Rochester in December? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

December in Rochester generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to -2°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -11°C. With temperatures this low, you'll need to dress warmly. Staying prepared is crucial to avoid the discomfort of the cold.

Precipitation

Rochester in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 48 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 11 days with snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Rochester. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rochester climate page with graphs.

 

Rochester, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -11°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 48 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 80%  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Rochester should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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