The climate in Rockaway Beach during December can be summarized as cool and very wet.
December is in the winter in Rockaway Beach and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 8.7°C 47.6°F |
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Nightly temperature | 1.8°C 35.2°F |
Average temperature | 5.2°C 41.4°F |
Daily sunshine | 2.4 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 357 mm 14 ins |
Rainy days | 22 days |
Sea temperature | 10.2°C 50.4°F |
Humidity | 85% |
Windspeed | 15.1kph 9 mph |
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Rockaway Beach with around 357mm 14 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Rockaway Beach in December 2025.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | August | 19.1°C 66.4°F |
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Driest month: | July | 37mm 1.5ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 10.4hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 8.4°C 47.1°F |
Wettest month: | December | 357mm 14.1ins |