Boise weather in December

December in Boise: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Boise · #458 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 53/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Boise climate normals — December

Daytime high5°C / 41°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low-2°C / 28°F
Feels like (high)1°C / 34°F
Rainfall48 mm / 1.9 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days10 days
Humidity78%💦 very humid
Dew point-4°C / 25°F
Sunshine5.8 h/day
Daylight9 h
Wind17 km/h / 10 mph
Snowfall13.7 cm / 5.4 in
Air quality (US AQI)37🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Boise in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Boise?
December in Boise: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Boise on SeasonMap's comfort score (53/100).
What is the weather like in Boise in December?
In December, Boise averages a daily high of 5.1°C and a low of -2.5°C, with about 48.3 mm of rain over roughly 10.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Boise in December?
Boise has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in December.
Does it snow in Boise in December?
Boise sees roughly 13.7 cm of snowfall in December.

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