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Orlando in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Orlando in December and see if it is worth visiting.
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December

Weather in Orlando in December 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Orlando in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +72°F and roughly 9 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 10 rainy days with an average precipitation of 51 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+72°F
Avg. max. temperature
+21°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
51 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Orlando has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Orlando in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Orlando for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in December is +72°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +84°F during the day and a minimum of +43°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 43% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +66°F.

Is Orlando warm or cold in December?

Orlando is typically mild in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +77°F to +72°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +61°F to +54°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

December is one of the coolest months in Orlando, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Orlando in December

Orlando weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+77°F+72°F+70°F
Min. temperature
+36°F+21°F+19°F
Max. temperature
+90°F+86°F+84°F
Rainfall
54 mm51 mm57 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
75%75%72%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1019 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
10911
Cloudy days
8119
Rainy days
111010
Snowy days
000

December typically has worse weather conditions compared to November. It’s getting colder in December. From +77°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +72°F. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 54 mm to 51 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 75%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 10 sunny days in November to 9 in December.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in January as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Orlando in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Orlando is gradually increasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Orlando based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 39%, leading to total precipitation of around 136 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 61 mm, which is considered heavy rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Orlando wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 35% chance of precipitation and 195 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 32% chance of precipitation and 51 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Orlando?

This is the weather in Orlando in December 2023:
1 December
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+84°F
2 December
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+84°F
3 December
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+85°F
4 December
☀️
+80°F
5 December
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+72°F
6 December
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+64°F
7 December
☀️
+71°F
8 December
☀️
+75°F
9 December
☀️
+82°F
10 December
☀️
+81°F
11 December
☀️
+66°F
12 December
☀️
+72°F
13 December
☀️
+74°F
14 December
☀️
+73°F
15 December
☁️
+72°F
16 December
🌧️
+70°F
17 December
🌫️
+73°F
18 December
☀️
+69°F
19 December
☀️
+61°F
20 December
☀️
+66°F
21 December
☁️
+72°F
22 December
☀️
+72°F
23 December
☀️
+74°F
24 December
☀️
+72°F
25 December
☁️
+71°F
26 December
☁️
+76°F
27 December
☁️
+72°F
28 December
🌧️
+66°F
29 December
☀️
+60°F
30 December
☀️
+60°F
31 December
☀️
+66°F
In December 2023 Orlando had 22 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +72°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +59°F. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 40%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?

Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Orlando climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Orlando in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+78°F) and the highest in 2023 (+85°F). The driest year was 1990 with only 624 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 2396 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Orlando in December:

Is December a good time to visit Orlando?

It’s always a good time to visit Orlando, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Orlando in December?

December has mild temperatures in Orlando. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Orlando rainy in December?

Orlando is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Orlando in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Orlando in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in USA

Check out the weather for other cities in USA.

Monthly weather in Orlando

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Orlando, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.