December · United States
Best time to visit Central Park in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Central Park in December
Average temperature 2°C, 156 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
2.6/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 2°C
- Rainfall
- 156 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Central Park scores 2.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 2°C, 156 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Central Park gives Manhattan 843 acres of lawns, lakes, and bridges between the Upper East and West sides.
December in Central Park — the hardest end of the year
December averages 2°C (35°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 156 mm this is a genuinely wet month: almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 2.6/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 5.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Central Park in December?
- In December, Central Park averages 2°C, 156 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.6/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Central Park?
- December earns a 2.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Central Park in December?
- Expect about 156 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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