Universal Orlando in December
Weather, crowds, and prices — and whether December is your month.
Quick answer · Peak season
Festive and packed — the final two weeks are wall-to-wall. Expect highs around 73°F, very little rain, peak crowds, and peak prices.
73/52°F
Typical high / low
Very little rain
Rain
Peak crowds
Crowds
Peak prices
Prices
The bigger picture for Universal Orlando
- Best overall: Late January-February and September for short lines; October for Horror Nights energy.
- Best value: September: lowest crowds and hotel rates, Express often unnecessary.
- Watch out for: July: peak heat and crowds; late December: maximum wait times.
Universal Orlando month by month
| Month | High/Low | Rain | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71/49° | Very little rain | Moderate | Good value |
| February | 74/52° | Very little rain | Moderate | Good value |
| March | 78/57° | Occasional showers | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
| April | 83/61° | Occasional showers | Busy | Above average |
| May | 88/67° | Occasional showers | Busy | Above average |
| June | 91/72° | Regular showers | Peak crowds | Above average |
| July | 92/74° | Rainy season | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
| August | 92/74° | Rainy season | Moderate | Good value |
| September | 90/72° | Regular showers | Quiet | Lowest of the year |
| October | 85/66° | Occasional showers | Busy | Above average |
| November | 79/59° | Very little rain | Busy | Above average |
| December ← | 73/52° | Very little rain | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
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