Monthly climate guide
Ocean City weather in December
With highs near 9°C (47°F) and lows around 3°C (37°F), December feels cool in Ocean City. Rainfall averages about 124 mm (wet) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 4°C cooler than November and 4°C warmer than January.
What stands out in December
- Temperatures are falling — expect highs around 4°C lower by January.
- Ocean City is usually about 2°C warmer than Baltimore, 180 km away, in December.
- It's one of the greyest months, with cloud cover near 66%.
- Seasonally, December counts as early winter in Ocean City.
Avg high
9°C
47°F
Avg low
3°C
37°F
Rainfall
124 mm
wet
Humidity
82%
relative
Sky
66%
cloud · often cloudy
Ocean City weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C / 40°F | -1°C / 29°F | 85 mm | 81% | 62% |
| February | 6°C / 43°F | -1°C / 31°F | 93 mm | 81% | 64% |
| March | 9°C / 47°F | 2°C / 35°F | 106 mm | 80% | 58% |
| April | 14°C / 57°F | 7°C / 44°F | 90 mm | 80% | 59% |
| May | 19°C / 66°F | 13°C / 55°F | 101 mm | 84% | 62% |
| June | 24°C / 75°F | 18°C / 64°F | 109 mm | 82% | 56% |
| July | 27°C / 81°F | 22°C / 71°F | 134 mm | 82% | 53% |
| August | 26°C / 80°F | 21°C / 70°F | 126 mm | 80% | 51% |
| September | 24°C / 75°F | 18°C / 65°F | 93 mm | 80% | 54% |
| October | 19°C / 66°F | 13°C / 55°F | 114 mm | 79% | 55% |
| November | 13°C / 55°F | 6°C / 43°F | 101 mm | 78% | 55% |
| December | 9°C / 47°F | 3°C / 37°F | 124 mm | 82% | 66% |
What to pack for December
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is December a good time to visit Ocean City?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Ocean City →Other United States cities in December
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Ocean City in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Ocean City?
December is cool in Ocean City, with highs around 9°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Ocean City in December?
Average highs are about 9°C (47°F) and average lows about 3°C (37°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Ocean City in December?
Ocean City typically gets around 124 mm of rain in December — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Ocean City (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.