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Big Sur weather in December (California, United States of America)

Can you expect sunny skies in Big Sur in December? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In December, Big Sur typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 14°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 6°C. December has the coolest temperatures of the year, but still offering mild weather.

Precipitation

Big Sur in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 148 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 11 days this month are expected to have rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Big Sur. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Big Sur climate page with graphs.

 

Big Sur, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 148 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Barbeque
4/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Big Sur.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the United States of America? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the United States of America. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.