Defiance in December
4.5out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 4°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.
4°CAvg high
-3°CAvg low
9Rainy days (66 mm)
9:02 hDaylight
08:03Sunrise · 17:05 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 4°C
- Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -3°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (2.7 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 | 1°C | -6°C | 70 mm | 10 | – | – | 3.8 |
| February | 3°C | -5°C | 58 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.5 |
| March | 9°C | -1°C | 80 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.4 |
| April | 16°C | 5°C | 100 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.5 |
| May | 22°C | 11°C | 103 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.2 |
| June | 27°C | 17°C | 100 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| July | 29°C | 19°C | 87 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| August | 28°C | 17°C | 86 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.8 |
| September | 24°C | 13°C | 64 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| October | 18°C | 7°C | 68 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.2 |
| November | 10°C | 2°C | 75 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.9 |
| December | 4°C | -3°C | 66 mm | 9 | – | – | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Defiance in December?
Daytime highs average 4°C and nights about -3°C.
When is the best time to visit Defiance?
The best months are September, August, July, June.