December verdict

Punta Gorda, Florida, United States in December

Weather score60Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 47mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Punta Gorda, Florida, United States, United States travel weather guide
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December weather

Monthly averages

Temp

24°C

Rain

47mm

Sun

6.7h

Sea

21°C

Weather score

60

Good

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 47mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 21°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Punta Gorda, Florida, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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December24°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.

December47mm average rain

December is one of Punta Gorda's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.

Driest monthsJanuary to May and October to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

December6.7 hours average sun

December is one of Punta Gorda's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.

Brightest monthsApril to June

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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December21°C average sea

December is below Punta Gorda's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.

Warmest seaJune to October

Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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December60 weather score

December scores below Punta Gorda's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsApril to May and October

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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