Boise in December

4.6out of 10

Not the best time

Cold: highs around 4°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.

4°CAvg high
-2°CAvg low
10Rainy days (50 mm)
8:46 hDaylight
08:18Sunrise · 17:04 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around 4°C
  • Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
  • Nights fall to about -2°C
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±4.7 days)

What to wear and pack

  • Winter coat, hat and scarf
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella
  • Gloves for freezing mornings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in December varies a lot between years (±4.7 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

5° -3° J 8° -1° F 14° 3° M 18° 5° A 24° 9° M 29° 13° J 35° 17° J 34° 17° A 28° 12° S 19° 6° O 10° 1° N 4° -2° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 5°C-3°C46 mm 10– – 4.7
February 8°C-1°C31 mm 8– – 5.6
March 14°C3°C36 mm 9– – 6.6
April 18°C5°C31 mm 7– – 7.5
May 24°C9°C31 mm 6– – 8.3
June 29°C13°C16 mm 3– – 8.7
July 35°C17°C3 mm 1– – 7.4
August 34°C17°C3 mm 1– – 7.6
September 28°C12°C10 mm 2– – 8.8
October 19°C6°C22 mm 4– – 8.1
November 10°C1°C34 mm 8– – 6.0
December 4°C-2°C50 mm 10– – 4.6

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Boise in December?

Daytime highs average 4°C and nights about -2°C.

When is the best time to visit Boise?

The best months are September, June, May.