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Rancho Palos Verdes weather in December (California, United States of America)

What can you expect from the weather in Rancho Palos Verdes during December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Rancho Palos Verdes typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 19°C, while night temperatures can drop to 10°C. This period usually represents the year's more moderate temperatures, but it's far from being chilly.

Rancho Palos Verdes in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Typically around 7 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 220 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Rancho Palos Verdes. January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, December tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Rancho Palos Verdes, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 15°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 23%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 68 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
HumidityHumidity 52% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 220 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 71% *  
* Data from: Los Angeles, the United States of America (20 KM, 12 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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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 Rancho Palos Verdes in December?

For visitors traveling to Rancho Palos Verdes, 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 in December.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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