Panama City 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
Poor
Best time to visit: May – June, September – October
What is the weather like in Panama City Beach, Florida in December?
In December, Panama City Beach, Florida is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 19.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 111 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Panama City Beach, Florida.
December compared
How the weather changes from November to January. Tap a month to open it.
| NovemberNov | DecemberDec | JanuaryJan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 57 | 29 | 24 |
| Day | 21° | 17° | 16° |
| Night | 14° | 11° | 9° |
| Sea | 22° | 20° | 18° |
| Sun | 6 h | 5 h | 6 h |
| Rain days | 7 | 9 | 9 |
More details for December
- Daylight
- 10 h 13 min06:32 – 16:45
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 4 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 53 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6America/Chicago
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %37 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %35 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %64 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in December
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Panama City Beach, Florida in December: quick answers
Is Panama City Beach, Florida hot in December?
No. In December, Panama City Beach, Florida is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C and nights drop to about 11 °C.
Can you swim in Panama City Beach, Florida in December?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in December the sea averages just 19.6 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from April to November.
Does it rain much in Panama City Beach, Florida in December?
Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 111 mm in total.
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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