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Costa Mesa Weather in December

Costa Mesa in December averages 19°C (66°F) during the day and 9°C (48°F) at night. This is the wettest month of the year.

Rainfall in Costa Mesa in December

As the month with the highest rainfall, make sure to have an umbrella to manage the showers. On average, there are about 7 days with rain during this month, averaging 55 mm (2.2 in). Rainfall intensity is on the higher side this month. Expect more substantial showers rather than light, passing rain.

Temperature in Costa Mesa in December

In December, expect pleasant temperatures in Costa Mesa, with highs of 19°C (66°F) and lows of 9°C (48°F) at night. Conditions are often most pleasant around the middle of the day. At 9°C (48°F) overnight, it gets properly cold after dark. On the bright side, cold nights tend to make for excellent sleeping conditions. While this is the time of year with slightly cooler averages, it remains comfortably warm.

Sunshine in Costa Mesa in December

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 205 hours of sun. These sunny conditions add to the overall experience.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best weather for Costa Mesa.

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Costa Mesa Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C (48°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C (66°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 24%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 55 mm (2.2 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
SunshineSunshine 205 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Corona, the United States of America (39 KM, 24 Miles).

Best Places in the United States of America in December

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Costa Mesa in December

Pleasant temperatures in December mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.

What To Do in Costa Mesa in December

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

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