Palo Alto weather in December (California, United States of America)

Wondering what the weather is like in Palo Alto during December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In December, Palo Alto tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 15°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 5°C. This time of year is characterized by the most temperate weather of all the months.

Precipitation

Palo Alto in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. Since this month has the highest rainfall, keep an umbrella with you to handle sudden showers. Climate data suggests that about 12 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

With about 160 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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

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

 

Palo Alto, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 160 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 54% *  

* Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (27 KM, 17 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 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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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