Gallup in December

5.3out of 10

Not the best time

Cold: highs around 6°C. Some rain: about 5 rainy days.

6°CAvg high
-5°CAvg low
5Rainy days (25 mm)
9:37 hDaylight
07:23Sunrise · 16:59 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around 6°C
  • Some rain: about 5 rainy days
  • Nights fall to about -5°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 (3.0 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

5° -6° J 9° -3° F 14° 0° M 18° 3° A 23° 8° M 29° 13° J 30° 17° J 28° 15° A 25° 12° S 19° 5° O 12° -1° N 6° -5° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 5°C-6°C24 mm 5– – 5.2
February 9°C-3°C23 mm 5– – 5.9
March 14°C0°C23 mm 5– – 6.8
April 18°C3°C14 mm 4– – 7.9
May 23°C8°C14 mm 4– – 8.6
June 29°C13°C7 mm 2– – 8.9
July 30°C17°C31 mm 7– – 7.9
August 28°C15°C33 mm 8– – 8.1
September 25°C12°C24 mm 5– – 8.5
October 19°C5°C20 mm 4– – 8.1
November 12°C-1°C18 mm 4– – 6.8
December 6°C-5°C25 mm 5– – 5.3

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Gallup in December?

Daytime highs average 6°C and nights about -5°C.

When is the best time to visit Gallup?

The best months are June, May, September.