Early winter · Weather & things to do
Corolla in December
Corolla cools off: highs slip to 53°F (12°C), from 60°F in November, with lows of 46°F (8°C) and about 3.9 in (100 mm) of rain.
It scores 62/100 for comfort, 9th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 53°F (12°C)
- Avg low
- 46°F (8°C)
- Rain
- 3.9 in (100 mm)
- Humidity
- 80%
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 32 min
- Comfort score
- 62/100 · Good
What December feels like
Afternoons only reach about 53°F (12°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Nights cool to an average low of 46°F (8°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.9 in (100 mm).
It's breezy, with average winds near 13 mph (5.6 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around December
December is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April – June and October & November).
- Shortest days of the year, about 9 h 32 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 77/100 in November to 62/100.
- Our Outer Banks Beach Road route recommends May – Oct, so December falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for December
- Insulated jackethighs only 53°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.9 in of rain
- Windproof shellaverage wind 13 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Corolla in December
December is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Historic Corolla Park
Waterfront park with the 1920s Whalehead mansion on Currituck Sound.
Why now December scores 62/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Duck's Cottage Coffee & Books
Coffee and bookshop in a cedar-shake cottage on Duck Road.
Duck Town Park Boardwalk
Mile-long soundside boardwalk past shops and restaurants in Duck.
Why now Highs near 53°F and 3.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Duck Donuts
Original made-to-order warm donut shop, opened in Duck in 2007.
Currituck Beach Lighthouse
Unpainted red-brick 1875 lighthouse; climb 220 steps for sound and ocean views.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in December
- Nags Head in December~31 mi · highs 55°F, 4.0 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Williamsburg in December~78 mi · highs 49°F, 3.7 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Ocracoke in December~88 mi · highs 60°F, 4.2 in rain · 4°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Richmond in December~120 mi · highs 49°F, 3.7 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Corolla in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Corolla?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 62/100 against a best of 78 in April – June and October & November. Expect highs of 53°F (12°C) and 3.9 in (100 mm) of rain. Our Outer Banks Beach Road route recommends May – Oct, so December is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Corolla in December?
Average highs are 53°F (12°C) and average lows 46°F (8°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Corolla in December?
Some: about 3.9 in (100 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 50.0 in (1270 mm).
What should I pack for Corolla in December?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 53°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.9 in of rain), windproof shell (average wind 13 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Corolla in December?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.