Carbondale in December
5.4out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 8°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.
8°CAvg high
0°CAvg low
9Rainy days (84 mm)
9:24 hDaylight
07:11Sunrise · 16:35 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 8°C
- Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days
- Nights fall to about 0°C
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (2.2 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C | -2°C | 84 mm | 8 | – | – | 5.1 |
| February | 9°C | 0°C | 78 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.7 |
| March | 15°C | 4°C | 107 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.3 |
| April | 21°C | 10°C | 127 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.1 |
| May | 25°C | 15°C | 117 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.3 |
| June | 30°C | 20°C | 90 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.4 |
| July | 31°C | 22°C | 89 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.0 |
| August | 31°C | 21°C | 69 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.5 |
| September | 27°C | 16°C | 76 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| October | 21°C | 10°C | 91 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.9 |
| November | 14°C | 5°C | 95 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.5 |
| December | 8°C | 0°C | 84 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Carbondale in December?
Daytime highs average 8°C and nights about 0°C.
When is the best time to visit Carbondale?
The best months are September, October, August.