Orlando weather in December
Orlando in December averages 18°C (64°F) and 63 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Orlando, December is the second coldest and the fourth driest.
- Average temp
- 18°C (64°F)
12–23°C · 53–74°F
- Rainfall
- 63 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 12 km/h
What is Orlando like in December?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Orlando in December?
A light rain jacket
About 63 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 12°C (53°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Orlando is 2.6°C cooler than November and 17 mm wetter than it, which averages 20°C (68°F).
December in Orlando is 1.6°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages 16°C (61°F).
Daylight in Orlando in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 10 hours 20 minutes in Orlando, rising about 07:10 and setting about 17:31 local time.
No month in Orlando has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Orlando
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Orlando
What to read before you book.
Orlando weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C / 61°F | 63 mm |
| February | 18°C / 64°F | 52 mm |
| March | 20°C / 68°F | 77 mm |
| April | 23°C / 73°F | 66 mm |
| May | 25°C / 78°F | 101 mm |
| June | 27°C / 81°F | 203 mm |
| July | 28°C / 83°F | 189 mm |
| August | 28°C / 83°F | 195 mm |
| September | 27°C / 81°F | 160 mm |
| October | 24°C / 76°F | 88 mm |
| November | 20°C / 68°F | 46 mm |
| December | 18°C / 64°F | 63 mm |
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FAQs about Orlando in December
December climate averages for Orlando, 1991–2020.
Orlando averages 18°C (64°F) in December, ranging from about 12°C (53°F) at night to 23°C (74°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 63 mm falls across December, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. December averages 18°C (64°F) against 16°C (61°F) in January — 1.6°C warmer.
December is 2.6°C cooler than November, and 17 mm wetter.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is February to April; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 20 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Orlando.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 07:10 and sunset about 17:31 local time. Both shift across the month.
