Tacoma weather in December (Washington State, United States of America)
Thinking of visiting Tacoma in December? Check the weather first! Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.
Temperatures
During December, Tacoma usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 8°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 2°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.
Precipitation
Tacoma in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 159 mm for the month. Typically around 20 days days of rainfall are expected.Average sunshine
The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 61 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Tacoma. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Tacoma climate page with graphs.
Tacoma, monthly averages in December
Min Temperature
2°C
Max Temperature
8°C
Chance of Rain
67%
Precipitation
159 mm
Rainy days
20 days
Sunshine
61 hours
Percentage Sunshine
23%
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.
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So, what should you wear in this month?
Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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