Syracuse in December
3.5out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 2°C. Very wet: about 15 rainy days.
2°CAvg high
-4°CAvg low
15Rainy days (97 mm)
8:50 hDaylight
07:36Sunrise · 16:26 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 2°C
- Very wet: about 15 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -4°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 (2.9 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 | 0°C | -7°C | 83 mm | 14 | – | – | 3.2 |
| February | 1°C | -7°C | 73 mm | 12 | – | – | 3.4 |
| March | 6°C | -3°C | 94 mm | 13 | – | – | 4.3 |
| April | 13°C | 4°C | 106 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.7 |
| May | 20°C | 10°C | 99 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.9 |
| June | 24°C | 15°C | 117 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.2 |
| July | 26°C | 18°C | 111 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.2 |
| August | 26°C | 17°C | 100 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.3 |
| September | 22°C | 13°C | 99 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| October | 15°C | 7°C | 113 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.0 |
| November | 9°C | 1°C | 94 mm | 14 | – | – | 4.9 |
| December | 2°C | -4°C | 97 mm | 15 | – | – | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Syracuse in December?
Daytime highs average 2°C and nights about -4°C.
When is the best time to visit Syracuse?
The best months are September, August, June, July.