Carlsbad weather in December (California, United States of America)

How is December weather typically in Carlsbad? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Carlsbad typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 18°C. At night, it falls to around 7°C. Though the coolest month of the year, the temperatures are far from cold. With still warm days.

Precipitation

Carlsbad in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 8 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 231 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Carlsbad. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Carlsbad, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 231 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 74% *  

Data from: San Diego, the United States of America (52 KM, 32 Miles).

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

For visitors traveling to Carlsbad, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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