New Bern Weather in December

What's the weather like in New Bern (North Carolina) in December 2025?

The climate in New Bern during December can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

December is in the winter in New Bern and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

New Bern weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 14.4°C 57.8°F
Nightly temperature 2.3°C 36.1°F
Average temperature 8.3°C 46.9°F
Daily sunshine 5.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 94 mm 3.7 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 18.4°C 65.2°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 16.6kph 10 mph

On average December is the 4th driest month of the year in New Bern with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in New Bern

New Bern average temperature in December

December rainfall

New Bern average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

New Bern average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in New Bern in December 2025.

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New Bern weather stats

New Bern weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31°C 87.8°F
Driest month: October 75mm 3ins
Sunniest month: April 9.5hrs
Coldest month: January 11.8°C 53.2°F
Wettest month: July 173mm 6.8ins
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