December · United States
Best time to visit Orlando in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Orlando in December
Average temperature 17°C, 59 mm of rain, about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
7.4/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 59 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 6
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Orlando scores 7.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 17°C, 59 mm of rain, and roughly 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Theme-park energy and Florida sunshine feel most comfortable January through March.
December holds up well in Orlando — 5th best month
Temperatures hover around 17°C (63°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 59 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.2 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.4/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 8.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Orlando in December?
- In December, Orlando averages 17°C, 59 mm of rain, and about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.4/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Orlando?
- December earns a 7.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Orlando in December?
- Expect about 59 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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