Austin Weather in December

What December feels like in Austin

For Austin, December is early winter on the calendar. Days are on the cool side, the kind of weather that suits brisk sightseeing. After dark the temperature drops clearly: nights are cool. Moisture in the air gives the cold a damp edge.

Rain in Austin in December

Expect a mix of dry and wet days, with rain about one day in 4. Each rainy day adds about 8.1 mm (0.3 in), a proper wetting rather than a sprinkle. Across the year Austin averages about 10.1 mm per rainy day, so December is typical. December is Austin's driest month of the year.

Daylight and sunshine in December

In mid-December, sunrise is at about 7:20 am and sunset at about 5:32 pm (local time) — 10 h 13 min of daylight. Days are getting shorter: 27 min less daylight than in mid-November. About 65% of daylight hours are sunny; in short, there are plenty of bright spells.

How December compares to the rest of the year

Ranked by average high, December comes out as the 2nd coolest month in Austin. Afternoons run 3.9°C (7°F) cooler than in November, with 6 mm less rain. January is cooler again. The next month's average high: 15.9°C (60.6°F).

Who December suits

• Sightseeing: a good fit — comfortable enough to explore on foot all day.
• Parks & outdoor: a good fit — good conditions for sitting outside.

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