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United States in December

Weather, crowds and prices in United States in December — and where in the country to go.

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A country is rarely uniformly good or bad in a given month. Below is what December looks like across United States, followed by the places that are actually at their best.

Average high
13°
Average low 6°
Crowds
Moderate
63/100
Prices
$$
mid-range
Rainfall
Moderate
Cool
United States

Where to go in United States in December

Ranked by how December scores at each place on weather, crowds and price.

1 New Orleans, United States New Orleans 18° · $$ · Cool festive season, holiday lights downtown Great 2 New York City, United States New York City 7° · $$$ · Holiday lights and peak prices citywide Great 3 San Francisco, United States San Francisco 15° · $$ · Wet winter settles in, holiday lights shine Fair

United States weather in December

Typical conditions in United States during December, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.

The best time to visit United States

Taken across the whole country, September · June · May tends to give the strongest mix of weather, space and value. Individual destinations shift that window, sometimes by months — the table below is the honest version.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in United States in December?

Typical conditions in United States during December, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast. Average highs sit around 13°C with lows near 6°C.

Where should you go in United States in December?

New Orleans, New York City, San Francisco.

What is the best month to visit United States?

September, June, May.

Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation.