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

How is December weather typically in San Diego? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of December in San Diego typically includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 19°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 9°C. While this is the time of year with slightly cooler averages, it remains comfortably warm.

Precipitation

San Diego in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. Prepare for the wettest month with an umbrella to protect yourself from frequent rain. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 7 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 231 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit San Diego. January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While December tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

San Diego, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 23%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 59 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
HumidityHumidity 64%  
SunshineSunshine 231 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 74%  

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.

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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 this month?

For visitors traveling to San Diego, 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.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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