Clearwater Beach, Florida weather in December
Temperature, sea and sunshine in December: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in December
Fair
Best time to visit: April – May, October
What is the weather like in Clearwater Beach, Florida in December?
In December, Clearwater Beach, Florida is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Clearwater Beach, Florida.
December compared
How the weather changes from November to January. Tap a month to open it.
| NovemberNov | DecemberDec | JanuaryJan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 72 | 43 | 29 |
| Day | 23° | 20° | 18° |
| Night | 18° | 15° | 13° |
| Sea | 23° | 20° | 18° |
| Sun | 7 h | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rain days | 5 | 6 | 6 |
More details for December
- Daylight
- 10 h 23 min07:15 – 17:38
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 8 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 25 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 48 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5America/New_York
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %15 %
- Seaweight 25 %41 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %48 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %86 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in December
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Clearwater Beach, Florida in December: quick answers
Is Clearwater Beach, Florida hot in December?
No. In December, Clearwater Beach, Florida is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C and nights drop to about 15 °C.
Can you swim in Clearwater Beach, Florida in December?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in December the sea averages just 19.9 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from April to November.
Does it rain much in Clearwater Beach, Florida in December?
Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 56 mm.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences