Fargo in December
4.3out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around -4°C. Some rain: about 6 rainy days.
-4°CAvg high
-12°CAvg low
6Rainy days (24 mm)
8:21 hDaylight
08:13Sunrise · 16:34 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around -4°C
- Some rain: about 6 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -12°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- 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 | -7°C | -16°C | 19 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.5 |
| February | -4°C | -14°C | 18 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.5 |
| March | 3°C | -6°C | 35 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.7 |
| April | 13°C | 1°C | 51 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.5 |
| May | 20°C | 8°C | 88 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.3 |
| June | 25°C | 14°C | 109 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| July | 28°C | 16°C | 95 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| August | 27°C | 15°C | 83 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| September | 22°C | 10°C | 72 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| October | 13°C | 3°C | 60 mm | 7 | – | – | 6.7 |
| November | 3°C | -5°C | 27 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.9 |
| December | -4°C | -12°C | 24 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.3 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Fargo in December?
Daytime highs average -4°C and nights about -12°C.
When is the best time to visit Fargo?
The best months are September, August, July, June.