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San Clemente weather in December (California, United States of America)

Looking to travel to San Clemente in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, San Clemente typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 8°C. This period usually represents the year's more moderate temperatures, but it's far from being chilly.

San Clemente in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Typically around 8 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 205 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit San Clemente. January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November 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 San Clemente climate page with graphs.

 

San Clemente, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 27%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 72 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
SunshineSunshine 205 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Corona, the United States of America (50 KM, 31 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 San Clemente in December?

For visitors traveling to San Clemente, 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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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