Sacramento weather in December (California, United States of America)

Can you expect sunny skies in Sacramento in December? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In December, Sacramento typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 13°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 4°C. Experience the year's most moderate temperatures in December.

Precipitation

Sacramento in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. With frequent rain showers this month, having an umbrella on hand will keep you dry. You can typically expect 11 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With about 141 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 Sacramento. April, May, June, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While December tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sacramento, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 95 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 83%  

Sunshine 141 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 48%  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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