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

What is the weather forecast for Mendocino in December? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of December in Mendocino typically brings moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 13°C, cooling down at night to around 5°C. With moderate temperatures, December stands out as the chilliest month of the year.

Precipitation

Mendocino in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 201 mm for the month. Experience the peak rainfall in this month, with heavy showers being the norm. A poncho is essential to stay dry and comfortable. Past climate data indicates that roughly 15 days will see rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Mendocino. June, July, August and September 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 Mendocino climate page with graphs.

 

Mendocino, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 201 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  

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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Barbeque
4/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

Interested in more climate information?

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