Your December weather guide
WarmWeather in Orlando in December
December is a good choice for Orlando if you want warmer days than at home without relying on strong heat. Average afternoons reach around 22°C, while nights fall to about 13°C, so this is a layers holiday rather than a shorts-only trip. Expect about 6 rainy days during the month. It suits travellers happy with mild outdoor weather and cooler evenings; it is less convincing if your main aim is dependable heat for lounging by a pool.
Long-term climate averages for Orlando, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Orlando, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Orlando.
- Average daytime high
- 21.9°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 27°C
- Average night-time low
- 12.8°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 6°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +14.2°C
- London averages 7.7°C in December
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 4.9h
- 48% of 10.2 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 6
- 54 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days over 25°C
- 28%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 29.4°C
- 2013-12-23
- Record low 1991-2020
- -2.3°C
- 2010-12-28
- Flight from London
- ≈ 9 h 30 min
- 6988 km, long-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How December compares
December is the 11th warmest month of the year in Orlando and ranks 45th of 134 destinations we compare for December - see where else is hot in December. Within United States it is 4th of 6 (United States in December). Against London's average high of 7.7°C in December, Orlando is 14.2°C warmer by day and 10.1°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in December
The typical December day in Orlando peaks at 21.9°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 26.7°C or more. Roughly 1 in 4 days top 25°C. Nights average 12.8°C; one night in ten drops to 6.0°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest December day here reached 29.4°C (2013-12-23) and the coldest night -2.3°C (2010-12-28).
Rain in December
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 6 days with 1 mm or more, 54 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest December was 1997 with 219 mm, the driest 2011 with 3 mm. Humidity averages 76%.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.2 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:11 and sets about 17:31 local time in mid-December. Average cloud cover is 52%.
Is December a good time to visit Orlando?
It is a reasonable choice: warm days. The best months for Orlando on our scoring are April, November, March; months averaging 25°C or more: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.
Comfortable afternoons, but pack for cold evenings
The average daytime high makes December appealing for spending time outdoors without intense midday heat. There can still be warmer spells: the warmest 10% of days reach at least 27°C, so lighter clothes have a place in your suitcase. The catch is the drop after dark. The coldest 10% of nights fall to 6°C or below, making a jumper and jacket sensible rather than optional extras. Pack clothes you can add or remove instead of assuming every day will feel the same. If you prefer warmth without consistently hot afternoons, December is a reasonable fit; if you dislike chilly evenings, it needs more thought.
Leave room for showers and make use of daylight
Rain is a consideration rather than a reason to rule December out. About 6 rainy days means it is sensible to keep plans flexible and carry a light waterproof, but you need not build the whole trip around wet weather. Sunshine averages 4.9 hours within 10.2 hours of daylight, so do not confuse a mild forecast with uninterrupted blue skies. Plan outdoor time during daylight and keep evenings flexible, when temperatures are lower. For a London flight of about 9 h 30 min, the weather offers a clear warming-up from home, but not the dependable tropical heat some travellers expect from a long-haul holiday.
A little perspective
Orlando through the year
December is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.7°C | 11.1°C | 4.9 | 57 | 6 | 19% |
| February | 22.3°C | 12.4°C | 5.5 | 51 | 7 | 32% |
| Marchbest | 24.7°C | 14.2°C | 6.2 | 64 | 7 | 52% |
| Aprilbest | 27.4°C | 17.0°C | 6.9 | 55 | 7 | 78% |
| May | 30.1°C | 20.0°C | 7.5 | 74 | 10 | 96% |
| June | 31.1°C | 23.0°C | 5.4 | 162 | 20 | 100% |
| July | 31.4°C | 23.9°C | 5.0 | 163 | 23 | 100% |
| August | 31.2°C | 24.0°C | 4.6 | 179 | 24 | 100% |
| September | 29.9°C | 23.1°C | 4.7 | 146 | 19 | 99% |
| October | 27.5°C | 19.8°C | 5.7 | 72 | 11 | 86% |
| Novemberbest | 24.3°C | 15.7°C | 5.5 | 40 | 6 | 49% |
| DecemberSelected | 21.9°C | 12.8°C | 4.9 | 54 | 6 | 28% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
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A little more detail
Orlando in December FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Orlando hot in December?
Orlando is warm in December: the average daytime high is 21.9°C and nights average 12.8°C. Roughly 1 in 4 December days reach 25°C.
How much does it rain in Orlando in December?
Orlando sees about 6 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 54 mm of rain in a typical December. The wettest December between 1991 and 2020 was 1997 (219 mm) and the driest was 2011 (3 mm).
How sunny is Orlando in December?
Orlando gets around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day in December out of 10.2 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Orlando compare with the UK in December?
Orlando is on average 14.2°C warmer than London by day in December (21.9°C against 7.7°C).
What is the hottest December on record in Orlando?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest December day in Orlando reached 29.4°C on 2013-12-23, and the coldest night dropped to -2.3°C on 2010-12-28.
How much warmer is Orlando than London in December?
Orlando's average daytime high is 21.9°C, compared with London's 7.7°C - a difference of 14.2°C. That is a substantial improvement for outdoor comfort, though Orlando's cooler nights mean you should still bring warm layers rather than packing only summer clothes.
Can I expect hot weather every day?
No. Around 28% of December days reach 25°C, while the share reaching 30°C is 0%. Think warm afternoons with occasional extra warmth, not daily heat. December works better for comfortable outdoor time than for a trip built around hot weather.
Is December the best time to visit for weather?
December is a reasonable choice for mild warmth, but April, November and March are stronger overall weather choices. If your dates are flexible, consider those months too. December particularly suits travellers who do not need consistently hot days and can accept cooler evenings.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid), 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Orlando. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C