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

Looking to travel to Goleta in December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Goleta generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 18°C, while night temperatures can drop to 6°C. On average, it is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year. However the temperature is still pleasant and it won't ever get really cold.

Goleta in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 8 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 186 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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).

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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 Goleta in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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