Charlottesville in December
5.7out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 9°C. Some rain: about 8 rainy days.
9°CAvg high
0°CAvg low
8Rainy days (88 mm)
9:22 hDaylight
07:29Sunrise · 16:51 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 9°C
- Some rain: about 8 rainy days
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 (2.4 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 | 8°C | -2°C | 80 mm | 8 | – | – | 5.4 |
| February | 10°C | -1°C | 72 mm | 8 | – | – | 5.9 |
| March | 14°C | 3°C | 98 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.4 |
| April | 20°C | 8°C | 86 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.5 |
| May | 24°C | 13°C | 90 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.5 |
| June | 29°C | 18°C | 82 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| July | 31°C | 21°C | 84 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.9 |
| August | 30°C | 20°C | 78 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.5 |
| September | 26°C | 16°C | 107 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| October | 20°C | 9°C | 85 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.9 |
| November | 14°C | 4°C | 79 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.9 |
| December | 9°C | 0°C | 88 mm | 8 | – | – | 5.7 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Charlottesville in December?
Daytime highs average 9°C and nights about 0°C.
When is the best time to visit Charlottesville?
The best months are October, September, June, April.