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Palm Desert Country weather in December (United States of America)

How is the weather in Palm Desert Country in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Palm Desert Country the weather in December is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. December is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 20°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.

Palm Desert Country in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 18 mm for the month. While this month ranks highest for annual rainfall, the precipitation averages are still quite light. Rain is expected on roughly 3 days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Palm Desert Country, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 16°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 10%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 18 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  
* Data from: Palm Springs, the United States of America (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in December and which places have the best weather 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 Palm Desert Country in December?

For visitors traveling to Palm Desert Country, 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. 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 in December.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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