The climate in Washington during December can be summarized as cool and a little damp.
December is in the winter in Washington and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 13.4°C 56°F |
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Nightly temperature | 1.1°C 33.9°F |
Average temperature | 7.2°C 45°F |
Daily sunshine | 5.8 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 87 mm 3.4 ins |
Rainy days | 9 days |
Sea temperature | 18.4°C 65.2°F |
Humidity | 71% |
Windspeed | 16.2kph 10 mph |
On average December is the 4th driest month of the year in Washington with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 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 Washington in December 2025.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | July | 31.1°C 88°F |
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Driest month: | November | 75mm 3ins |
Sunniest month: | April | 9.4hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 10.8°C 51.4°F |
Wettest month: | August | 149mm 5.9ins |