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Washington, Virginia weather in December (Virginia, United States of America)

Thinking of visiting Washington, Virginia in December? Check the weather first! Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in Washington, Virginia typically brings low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 9°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -2°C.

Precipitation

Washington, Virginia in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. You can typically expect 11 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Washington, Virginia. August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Washington, Virginia, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 94 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  

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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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.

Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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