Redwood City weather in December (California, United States of America)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Redwood City during December? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

December in Redwood City generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 15°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 5°C. During this period, the city experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

Precipitation

Redwood City in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. Given that this is the rainiest month, it's wise to carry an umbrella to stay dry during unexpected showers. Climate data suggests that about 12 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 160 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Redwood City. April, May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with 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 Redwood City climate page with graphs.

 

Redwood City, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 13°C *  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 160 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 54% *  

* Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

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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. With a water temperature of around 13°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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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