Santa Catalina Island Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Santa Catalina Island, the United States of America in December.

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Avalon

Planning a getaway to Santa Catalina Island, the United States of America this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Santa Catalina Island in December

Santa Catalina Island, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. December in Santa Catalina Island generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in Avalon. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. However, even though December is the coolest month, you can still find places in Santa Catalina Island, the United States of America with moderate temperatures, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the year.

For a closer look at conditions across Santa Catalina Island, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

December is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 61 mm (2.4 in) in Avalon. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Avalon receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Avalon sees close to 220 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Santa Catalina Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Santa Catalina Island - and find the best time to visit. (based on Avalon)

January18°C (64°F) February18°C (64°F) March19°C (66°F) April20°C (68°F) May20°C (68°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August25°C (77°F) September25°C (77°F) October23°C (73°F) November21°C (70°F) December17°C (63°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Santa Catalina Island in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Santa Catalina Island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Santa Catalina Island

What is the weather like in December for the most popular destinonation in Santa Catalina Island, the United States of America?

Avalon

In December Avalon generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

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December
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November
December
January
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
217 hours
220 hours
224 hours
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
8 days
6 days
Weather conditions
excellent
good
very good
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Santa Catalina Island, in the United States of America.

Santa Catalina Island weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Santa Catalina Island, the United States of America in December?

Santa Catalina Island, the United States of America typically experiences good weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Avalon average around 17°C (63°F), and temperatures drop to about 10°C (50°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Santa Catalina Island, the United States of America in December?

In Avalon, the average daytime high in December is 17°C (63°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 10°C (50°F).

Does Santa Catalina Island, the United States of America get a lot of rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Santa Catalina Island, the United States of America during December, with Avalon averaging close to 61 mm (2.4 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Santa Catalina Island, the United States of America?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Santa Catalina Island, the United States of America due to the typically good weather in Avalon.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November offering mostly excellent weather in Avalon. On the other hand, the month of December tends to have good weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Santa Catalina Island.

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