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

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Goleta during December? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of December in Goleta typically brings pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 18°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 6°C. Expect mild temperatures during this month, but it stays comfortably warm and inviting. It is the coolest month of the year.

Precipitation

Goleta in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 8 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 186 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Goleta. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Goleta, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Sunshine 186 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 61% *  

Data from: Santa Barbara, the United States of America (11 KM, 7 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 Goleta, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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