Vineyard Haven weather in December (Massachusetts, United States of America)

What should you pack for a trip to Vineyard Haven in December? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Vineyard Haven usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 8°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -0°C.

Precipitation

Vineyard Haven in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. Being the wettest month, having an umbrella on standby can help you avoid getting caught in the rain. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 14 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 147 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Vineyard Haven. July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Vineyard Haven, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 130 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 147 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nantucket, the United States of America (46 KM, 28 Miles).

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?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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