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

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

In December, Montecito generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 18°C. But by evening, they drop to around 7°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.

Montecito in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 9 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 186 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Montecito. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Montecito, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Sunshine 186 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 61% *  

* Data from: Santa Barbara, the United States of America (6 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

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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 Montecito in December?

For visitors traveling to Montecito, 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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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