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Walt Disney World in December
Walt Disney World cools off: highs slip to 72°F (22°C), from 76°F in November, with lows of 51°F (11°C) and about 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain.
At 92/100 for comfort (3rd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 72°F (22°C)
- Avg low
- 51°F (11°C)
- Rain
- 2.2 in (57 mm)
- Humidity
- 78%
- Cloud cover
- 48%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 12 min
- Comfort score
- 92/100 · Great
What December feels like
Days are warm, averaging 72°F (22°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 51°F (11°C).
About 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's December.
Plan around December
December is one of Walt Disney World's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: January highs fall to 69°F.
- Shortest days of the year, about 10 h 12 min of daylight.
- Comfort holds steady from November (91 → 92/100).
- Our Orlando New Year's Eve route is planned for Dec 30 – Jan 1, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — December is part of it.
What to pack for December
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 72°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Walt Disney World in December
December is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Victoria & Albert's
A long-running tasting-menu restaurant in the Grand Floridian, the most formal dinner at Walt Disney World.
EPCOT World Showcase Lagoon
EPCOT's New Year's Eve show over World Showcase Lagoon, timed to midnight, with the countries' pavilions lit around the water.
'Ohana
A family-style Polynesian dinner of skewered meats and noodles at the Polynesian Village Resort, near the lagoon.
Magic Kingdom New Year's Eve fireworks
An extended Fantasy in the Sky fireworks show over Cinderella Castle, timed to finish at midnight on Dec 31.
Nearby in December
- Winter Park in December~19 mi · highs 73°F, 2.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Downtown Tampa & the Riverwalk in December~63 mi · highs 71°F, 2.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Downtown St. Petersburg in December~78 mi · highs 71°F, 2.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- St. Augustine in December~103 mi · highs 67°F, 3.3 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, wetter
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.
Walt Disney World in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Walt Disney World?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 92/100. Expect highs of 72°F (22°C) and 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain.
How hot is Walt Disney World in December?
Average highs are 72°F (22°C) and average lows 51°F (11°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Walt Disney World in December?
Not much: about 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 49.3 in (1252 mm).
What should I pack for Walt Disney World in December?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 72°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Walt Disney World
Routes in season in December
- Orlando New Year's Eve Dec 30 – Jan 1
Planning Walt Disney World in December?
Share this December plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.