Philadelphia in December
The weather in December
In December, Philadelphia averages daytime highs of 46° and night-time lows of 30° — cold weather by day. Expect around 3.9 in of precipitation spread over about 10 wet days, with average cloud cover near 40%.
Days are 5.5° cooler than in November on average, and January is cooler again by about 2.7°.
December scores 31/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 12th of the twelve months for Philadelphia. For the most comfortable weather, consider April, September and October instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:16 and sets at 16:37 local time, giving 9 h 21 min of daylight. Days shorten by 10 minutes over the month.
Why 31/100?
How the score for December is builtComfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Festivals in Philadelphia in December
- The Christmas Village in PhiladelphiaChristmas market · Nov–DecPhiladelphia
Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.
Around Philadelphia this month
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United States's best in December
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Philadelphia in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Philadelphia?
December scores 31/100 for Philadelphia, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 46°F with 10 wet days.
How warm is Philadelphia in December?
Daytime highs average 46°F and night-time lows 30°F in December.
Does it rain a lot in Philadelphia in December?
Philadelphia receives about 3.9 in of precipitation in December, falling on around 10 days.