Winter Garden Weather in December (1981–2025)

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December at a Glance in Winter Garden

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
22.4°C
Avg Low
❄️
11.1°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
16.8°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
59 mm
Avg Humidity
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78%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.4 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.1
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-5.5°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Winter Garden December Weather Overview

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Winter Garden, with average highs near 22.4°C and lows around 11.1°C (mean 16.8°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 59 mm of rainfall and 78% relative humidity across the period.

Winter Garden December Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Winter Garden. Across 45 years of records, the warmest December in Winter Garden was 2015 — when the month averaged 22°C — while the coldest was 2010 at 10.6°C. Typical December days reach 22.4°C with nights near 11.1°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.5°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp16.0°C→17.8°C+1.8°C
Max Temp21.3°C→23.6°C+2.3°C
Min Temp10.6°C→12.1°C+1.5°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.7°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

10.0°C–13.0°C2 yr (4%)
13.0°C–16.0°C14 yr (31%)
16.0°C–19.0°C21 yr (47%)
19.0°C–22.0°C8 yr (18%)

Winter Garden December Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the drier months in Winter Garden, averaging 59 mm of rainfall. The wettest December on record was 1997 with 283 mm, while the driest was 1984 at 6 mm.

Winter Garden December Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Winter Garden during December averages 78%. The most humid December was 1994 at 90%, and the least humid was 2010 at 63%.

Winter Garden December Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

December receives about 3.1 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Winter Garden. The sunniest December was 2010 at 3.7 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1986, 1997 and 2009 at 2.6.

Winter Garden December Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Winter Garden during December is 2.4 m/s. The windiest December was 2019 at 2.9 m/s, while the calmest was 2021 at 1.8 m/s.

What December Feels Like in Winter Garden

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Cool
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How December Ranks in Winter Garden

🥶2nd coolest month of the year
🌵2nd driest month of the year
☀️12th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Winter Garden Weather by Month

Winter Garden December Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp15.7°C16.6°C16.3°C17.9°C17.3°C+1.6°C
Avg High21.0°C22.1°C22.0°C23.8°C23.2°C+2.2°C
Avg Low10.3°C11.1°C10.6°C11.9°C11.5°C+1.2°C
Avg Rain67 mm65 mm68 mm45 mm47 mm-20 mm

Extreme December Records in Winter Garden

🔥Warmest December30.6°C2015
🧊Coldest December-7.9°C1989
🌧️Wettest December283 mm1997
🏜️Driest December6 mm1984
🌬️Windiest December2.9 m/s2019

Key Insights for December

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December temperatures in Winter Garden have risen by about 1.8°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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December has ranged from a record low of -7.9°C (1989) to a record high of 30.6°C (2015).

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Rainfall in December is one of the drier months, averaging 59 mm, with a wettest year of 283 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.7°C per decade while lows rose 0.4°C per decade, widening the gap between day and night.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Winter Garden?

A good time to visit Winter Garden

December is a good time to visit Winter Garden, with days averaging 22.4°C and nights around 11.1°C (mean 16.8°C, cooler than Winter Garden's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. April and October are marginally more temperate, but December still suits most travellers.

See Winter Garden's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Winter Garden Weather in December — In Depth

☀️ December climate overview

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Winter Garden, with average highs near 22.4°C and lows around 11.1°C (mean 16.8°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 59 mm of rainfall and 78% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in December

December averages 59 mm of rainfall in Winter Garden, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest December on record saw 283 mm (1997), and the driest just 6 mm (1984). Humidity sits around 78% and average wind speed is 2.4 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.1 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How December has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average December temperatures have risen by about 1.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 21.3°C to 23.6°C and overnight lows from 10.6°C to 12.1°C over the same span.
December Weather in Winter Garden, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202524.4°C18.2°C12.0°C28.9°C1.3°C52 mm78%2.3 m/s—
202423.5°C17.3°C11.1°C28.4°C2.0°C31 mm77%2.5 m/s3.2
202321.9°C17.1°C12.3°C28.5°C5.3°C92 mm82%2.8 m/s2.9
202222.0°C16.4°C10.9°C27.1°C-3.0°C42 mm79%2.1 m/s3
202126.2°C20.2°C14.1°C29.2°C4.9°C36 mm81%1.8 m/s3.4
202021.2°C14.8°C8.5°C27.6°C-0.1°C30 mm76%2.4 m/s3.3
201923.9°C18.4°C12.9°C28.7°C3.2°C105 mm81%2.9 m/s3
201822.3°C17.1°C11.8°C29.7°C2.7°C137 mm81%2.6 m/s3
201723.8°C17.6°C11.5°C28.4°C1.3°C22 mm79%2.1 m/s3.3
201626.3°C20.1°C14.0°C29.8°C4.2°C24 mm73%2.4 m/s3.3
2015 🔥27.2°C22.0°C16.8°C30.6°C6.4°C19 mm81%2.5 m/s2.9
201421.9°C16.7°C11.5°C26.5°C3.0°C48 mm85%2 m/s3
201325.6°C19.4°C13.2°C30.1°C4.4°C26 mm76%2.3 m/s3.2
201224.0°C17.7°C11.4°C28.4°C1.2°C47 mm76%2.3 m/s3.1
201125.0°C18.9°C12.8°C29.0°C4.2°C10 mm76%2.5 m/s3.3
2010 ❄️17.7°C10.6°C3.5°C25.6°C-4.2°C16 mm63%2.7 m/s3.7
200921.3°C16.3°C11.3°C27.9°C0.7°C96 mm82%2.7 m/s2.6
200823.6°C17.7°C11.7°C27.9°C1.4°C26 mm76%2.3 m/s3.4
200725.1°C19.2°C13.3°C28.5°C2.2°C43 mm79%2.1 m/s3.3
200624.5°C19.4°C14.3°C29.7°C4.0°C71 mm79%2.6 m/s2.7
200520.0°C14.3°C8.5°C24.6°C1.4°C47 mm78%2.5 m/s3.1
200419.9°C14.4°C8.9°C27.4°C-1.0°C47 mm81%2.5 m/s2.9
200320.8°C14.5°C8.2°C26.7°C-0.7°C47 mm76%2.5 m/s3.4
200219.4°C13.7°C7.9°C26.1°C1.8°C259 mm84%2.5 m/s3.1
200124.0°C18.9°C13.8°C28.7°C3.0°C20 mm77%2.2 m/s3.2
200021.6°C15.0°C8.4°C29.7°C-3.9°C22 mm69%2.6 m/s3.2
199921.6°C15.9°C10.2°C27.6°C-0.5°C41 mm77%2.3 m/s3.1
199825.5°C19.6°C13.8°C29.0°C3.8°C23 mm77%2.1 m/s3.1
1997 🌧️19.5°C15.0°C10.4°C26.3°C0.4°C283 mm88%2.5 m/s2.6
199622.6°C16.6°C10.6°C27.4°C-1.4°C63 mm77%2.3 m/s3.1
199520.4°C14.8°C9.2°C26.7°C-2.7°C72 mm77%2.3 m/s3.1
199421.3°C16.7°C12.1°C26.8°C3.7°C74 mm90%2.3 m/s2.7
199320.4°C14.4°C8.3°C26.9°C1.3°C36 mm72%2.6 m/s3.3
199221.8°C16.7°C11.5°C25.9°C3.1°C16 mm86%2.3 m/s2.8
199123.4°C17.7°C12.1°C29.5°C2.6°C18 mm75%2.4 m/s3.1
199024.6°C18.7°C12.8°C29.7°C4.4°C21 mm73%2.3 m/s3.1
198917.3°C11.6°C5.8°C25.1°C-7.9°C121 mm79%2.3 m/s3
198820.5°C14.9°C9.2°C25.8°C-1.4°C31 mm83%2 m/s3.2
198721.7°C16.4°C11.1°C26.5°C0.0°C16 mm81%2.3 m/s2.9
198622.6°C18.0°C13.4°C28.7°C7.5°C85 mm81%2.8 m/s2.6
198519.0°C13.2°C7.4°C26.3°C-5.5°C55 mm74%2.4 m/s3.2
198425.0°C19.3°C13.5°C28.5°C0.1°C6 mm74%2 m/s2.9
198319.5°C14.7°C9.8°C27.3°C-6.9°C160 mm85%2.8 m/s—
198222.7°C18.1°C13.4°C27.3°C1.6°C26 mm82%2.8 m/s—
198120.5°C14.7°C9.0°C28.5°C-3.4°C101 mm73%2.5 m/s—

Actual recorded December data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Winter Garden December Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Winter Garden in December?▼

The average high in December is around 22.4°C with lows near 11.1°C (mean 16.8°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Winter Garden in December?▼

December averages 59 mm of rainfall in Winter Garden, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 283 mm in 1997.

What was the hottest December on record in Winter Garden?▼

The hottest December reached 30.6°C in 2015. The coldest dipped to -7.9°C in 1989.

Has December in Winter Garden gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average December temperatures have risen by about 1.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 21.3°C to 23.6°C and overnight lows from 10.6°C to 12.1°C over the same span.

Is December a good time to visit Winter Garden?▼

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Winter Garden and one of the drier months, so plan for around 22.4°C daytime highs and 11.1°C at night.

Is December the coldest month in Winter Garden?▼

Not quite — December is the 2nd coolest month in Winter Garden, averaging 16.8°C.

What should I pack for Winter Garden in December?▼

For December in Winter Garden, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 22.4°C and lows of 11.1°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Winter Garden humid in December?▼

Relative humidity in December averages 78% — quite humid.

How windy is Winter Garden in December?▼

Average wind speed in December is 2.4 m/s. The windiest December on record averaged 2.9 m/s (2019).

Which December had the most rainfall in Winter Garden?▼

The wettest December on record was 1997 with 283 mm. On average, December sees 59 mm.

Where does this December weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Winter Garden behaves each December, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for December specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.