Washington weather in December (District of Columbia, United States of America)

What does the weather outlook for Washington look like in December? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Washington includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 10°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 1°C.

Precipitation

Washington in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 11 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 130 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Washington. April and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Washington, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 130 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (5 KM, 3 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.

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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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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