Mild
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
December verdict
Gainesville, Florida, United States in December
Weather score41Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 74mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
74mm
Sun
6.1h
Sea
18°C
Weather score
41
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 74mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Gainesville, Florida, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December20°C average high
December is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December74mm average rain
December sits on the drier side of Gainesville's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December6.1 hours average sun
December is one of Gainesville's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsApril to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December18°C average sea
December is below Gainesville's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December41 weather score
December scores below Gainesville's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsApril to June and September to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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