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El Portal weather in December (California, United States of America)

What should you pack for a trip to El Portal in December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in El Portal generally includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Winter occurs in December. Anticipate daytime highs near 11°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 1°C. This time of year is known for its most moderate and comfortable temperatures.

Precipitation

El Portal in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 173 mm for the month. The month is marked by heavy rainfall, often coming down in intense bursts. Make sure to have a poncho to stay dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 11 days of the month will see rainfall.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit El Portal. May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with 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 El Portal climate page with graphs.

 

El Portal, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 173 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
2/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

Interested in more climate information?

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