Early winter · Weather & things to do
Woodstock in December
Woodstock cools off: highs slip to 33°F (1°C), from 45°F in November, with lows of 19°F (-7°C) and about 3.7 in (95 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 39/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 33°F (1°C)
- Avg low
- 19°F (-7°C)
- Rain or snow
- 3.7 in (95 mm)
- Humidity
- 90%
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 46 min
- Comfort score
- 39/100 · Tough
What December feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 33°F (1°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C), so expect frost and ice.
About 3.7 in (95 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Only about 8 h 46 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around December
December is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are May and September.
- Snow becomes likely from December, so check road and trail conditions.
- Shortest days of the year, about 8 h 46 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 49/100 in November to 39/100.
- December sits inside the Dec – Mar window our Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains route recommends.
What to pack for December
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 19°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 3.7 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Woodstock in December
With highs near 33°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Middle Covered Bridge
Town-lattice covered bridge built in 1969 over the Ottauquechee River, a short walk from the green.
Simon Pearce
Glassblowing workshop and restaurant in a brick mill above the Ottauquechee falls in Quechee.
Billings Farm & Museum
Working Jersey dairy farm and museum with an 1890 farmhouse, decorated for Christmas weekends in December.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 33°F.
F.H. Gillingham & Sons
General store on Elm Street run by the same family since 1886, selling Vermont food, hardware and gifts.
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park
National historical park on Mount Tom whose forest carriage roads are groomed for skiing and snowshoeing in winter.
Nearby in December
- New Hampshire in December~56 mi · highs 36°F, 4.2 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Stowe in December~59 mi · highs 30°F, 3.7 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Vermont in December~65 mi · highs 30°F, 3.7 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- White Mountains in December~75 mi · highs 11°F, 4.1 in rain or snow · 12°C (22°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~384 m to Woodstock's ~220 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Woodstock in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Woodstock?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 39/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are May and September. Expect highs of 33°F (1°C) and 3.7 in (95 mm) of rain or snow. December is inside the Dec – Mar window our Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains route recommends.
How cold is Woodstock in December?
Average highs are 33°F (1°C) and average lows 19°F (-7°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Woodstock in December?
Some: about 3.7 in (95 mm) of rain or snow falls across December on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 43.3 in (1101 mm).
What should I pack for Woodstock in December?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 19°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 3.7 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Woodstock
Routes in season in December
- Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains Dec – Mar
Planning Woodstock in December?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.