WinterOff season ~42°F highs

Things to do in Morgantown in December

December is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Morgantown, with average highs around 42°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

Literary Hall

mid-19th-century library and museum in Romney, West Virginia

2Indoor escape

Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

former hospital in West Virginia, United States

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 Morgantown in December

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

Tue, Dec 1 · Time TBAWest Virginia Mountaineers Mens Basketball vs. Mercyhurst Lakers Mens BasketballHope Coliseum Plan a weekend around it

Thu, Dec 3 · 7:00 PM

Morgantown in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Morgantown?

December is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Morgantown, with average highs around 42°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

What is the weather like in Morgantown in December?

Average daytime highs are around 42°F, compared with 86°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 Morgantown in December?

Top picks for December: Literary Hall, Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, John Brown Museum, Sites Homestead, Taggart Hall Civil War Museum & Visitors Center.