Cool
Average highs are around 9°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Ocean City, Maryland, United States in December
Weather score27Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 9°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 91mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
9°C
Rain
91mm
Sun
5.5h
Sea
10°C
Weather score
27
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 91mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 10°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Ocean City, Maryland, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December9°C average high
December is on the cooler side of Ocean City's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December91mm average rain
December sits on the drier side of Ocean City's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to July and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December5.5 hours average sun
December is one of Ocean City'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
December10°C average sea
December is below Ocean City's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 20°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December27 weather score
December is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
