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

Will it be warm or cold in Idyllwild this December? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Idyllwild generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is part of the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 11°C. But by evening, they drop to around -1°C. Experience the year's most moderate temperatures in December.

Precipitation

Idyllwild in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 135 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 9 days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Idyllwild. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While December tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Idyllwild, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 16°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 135 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
Data from: Palm Springs, the United States of America (19 KM, 12 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.

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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. With a water temperature of around 16°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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
1/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

Interested in more climate information?

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