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Los Angeles weather in December (California, United States of America)

Will it be warm or cold in Los Angeles this December? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Los Angeles typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 18°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 9°C. The temperatures this month are cooler, yet they stay comfortably warm and enjoyable.

Precipitation

Los Angeles in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Since this month has the highest rainfall, keep an umbrella with you to handle sudden showers. On average, there are about 8 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 220 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Los Angeles. January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Los Angeles, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 27%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 61 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 52%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 220 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 71%  

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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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 Los Angeles, 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. With a water temperature of around 15°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
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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