December verdict

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States in December

Weather score68Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 60mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States, United States travel weather guide
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December weather

Monthly averages

Temp

24°C

Rain

60mm

Sun

6.8h

Sea

26°C

Weather score

68

Good

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Trip feel

Mild

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

Drier

Rainfall averages 60mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Swimmable

Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.

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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 monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

December60mm average rain

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

Driest monthsJanuary to April and November to December

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

December6.8 hours average sun

December is one of West Palm Beach's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.

Brightest monthsMarch to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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December26°C average sea

December is below West Palm Beach's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.

Warmest seaJuly 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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December68 weather score

December scores below West Palm Beach's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsMarch to May

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

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