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Encinitas Weather in December

December in Encinitas brings pleasant temperatures around 18°C (64°F) during the day, dropping to 7°C (45°F) at night, with the most rainfall of the year.

Rainfall in Encinitas in December

As the month with the highest rainfall, make sure to have an umbrella to manage the showers. Historically, the month has about 7 days of rain, averaging 58 mm (2.3 in) in total. The rain this month tends to fall in heavier spells rather than light drizzle. When it rains, showers can be significant.

Temperature in Encinitas in December

December in Encinitas brings typical temperatures with highs around 18°C (64°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F). Temperatures can feel cooler in the morning and evening, so layering is often the best approach. With overnight lows of 7°C (45°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets. Though this month features the lowest temperatures of the year, they are far from chilly and remain warm.

Sunshine in Encinitas in December

The city usually sees around 231 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days — a great month for sightseeing.

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

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Encinitas Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C (45°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C (64°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 25%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 58 mm (2.3 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
HumidityHumidity 64% *  
SunshineSunshine 231 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 74% *  
* Data from: San Diego, the United States of America (38 KM, 23 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 Encinitas in December

Comfortable temperatures call for an easy wardrobe in December. Pack summer basics like t-shirts and shorts, but include a light jacket for cooler moments. A pair of comfortable walking shoes is essential. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.

What To Do in Encinitas 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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