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San Francisco weather in December (California, United States of America)

What's the typical weather in San Francisco for December? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in San Francisco typically includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 14°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 7°C. December usually brings the most temperate weather conditions of the year.

Precipitation

San Francisco in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. Being the wettest month, having an umbrella on standby can help you avoid getting caught in the rain. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 160 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit San Francisco. May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While December tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

San Francisco, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 13°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 112 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 78%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 160 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 54%  

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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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. With a water temperature of around 13°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
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 San Francisco.

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