WinterOff season ~35°F highs

Things to do in Hudson Valley in December

December is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Hudson Valley, with average highs around 35°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

Plan a December weekend Where else in December

Best picks for December

What's famous here, weighted toward what shines in December.

1Indoor escape

National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

professional sports hall of fame in New York, U.S.

2Indoor escape

Franklin D Roosevelt Presedential Library and Museum

Presidential library and museum for U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, located in Hyde Park, New York

3Indoor escape

Holidays in December 2026

Christmas Day · Fri, Dec 25

Expect busier roads and pricier stays around these dates. See long weekends.

What’s on in Hudson Valley in December

Concerts, games and shows in the next few weeks. Tickets open on Ticketmaster.

Wed, Dec 2 · 9:00 PMCitric Dummies / Lost Legion / Lavender / The AlicesEmpty Bottle · from $20 Plan a weekend around it

Fri, Dec 4 · 5:30 PMHard Country Honky Tonk with The Hoyle Brothers

Hudson Valley in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Hudson Valley?

December is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Hudson Valley, with average highs around 35°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

What is the weather like in Hudson Valley in December?

Average daytime highs are around 35°F, compared with 85°F in the warmest month. Check the forecast a week out; our planner favors indoor stops on rainy days.

What are the best things to do in Hudson Valley in December?

Top picks for December: National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Franklin D Roosevelt Presedential Library and Museum, Dia:Beacon, Destroyer Escort Historical Museum, Gilboa Museum.