Planning a trip to Pensacola in December? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +18°C and approximately 10 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 13 rainy days and 111 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+18°C
Avg. max. temperature
-11°C
Min.
+27°C
Max.
111 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Pensacola has good weather in December.
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Average temperature in Pensacola in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Pensacola for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +24°C during the day to a minimum of +2°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +17°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 36% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +23°C to +15°C.
Is Pensacola warm or cold in December?
Pensacola is typically mild in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +21°C to +18°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +12°C to +9°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
December is one of the coolest months in Pensacola, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Pensacola in December
Pensacola weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+21°C
+18°C
+16°C
Min. temperature
-4°C
-11°C
-14°C
Max. temperature
+31°C
+27°C
+26°C
Rainfall
98 mm
111 mm
105 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
72%
74%
72%
Air pressure
1018 HPa
1020 HPa
1020 HPa
Sunny days
13
10
10
Cloudy days
6
8
8
Rainy days
11
13
13
Snowy days
0
0
0
December weather is still as good as in November.It’s getting colder in December. From +21°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +18°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 98 mm to 111 mm.Humidity rises from 72% to 74%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 13 sunny days in November to 10 in December.
January brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Pensacola in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Pensacola is gradually decreasing during December, going from 5 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Pensacola based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 29% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 194 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 70 mm, which is considered heavy rain.On average, there are about 9 rainy days during December, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Pensacola wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 199 mm of rainfall per day. October, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 35% chance of precipitation and 97 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last December in Pensacola?
This is the weather in Pensacola in December 2024:
1 December
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+23°C
2 December
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+21°C
3 December
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+21°C
4 December
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+20°C
5 December
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+17°C
6 December
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+14°C
7 December
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+16°C
8 December
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+18°C
9 December
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+24°C
10 December
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+22°C
11 December
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+15°C
12 December
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+16°C
13 December
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+17°C
14 December
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+19°C
15 December
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+20°C
16 December
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+16°C
17 December
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+16°C
18 December
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+17°C
19 December
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+13°C
20 December
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+12°C
21 December
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+16°C
22 December
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+18°C
23 December
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+19°C
24 December
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+18°C
25 December
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+23°C
26 December
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+19°C
27 December
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+15°C
28 December
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+13°C
29 December
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+12°C
30 December
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+13°C
31 December
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+15°C
In December 2024 Pensacola had 23 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +17°C, with an absolute maximum of +24°C and a minimum of +12°C. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 27%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Pensacola climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Pensacola in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+23°C) and the highest in 2017 (+27°C). The driest year was 1990 with only 903 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 2776 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Pensacola in December:
Is December a good time to visit Pensacola?
December is a really good time to go to Pensacola. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Pensacola.
Can you sunbathe in Pensacola in December?
December has mild temperatures in Pensacola. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Pensacola rainy in December?
Pensacola is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Pensacola in December?
The amount of sunny days in Pensacola during December varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Pensacola, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
