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

What kind of weather does December bring to San Mateo? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in San Mateo typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 15°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 6°C. The temperatures in December are often the mildest compared to the rest of the year.

Precipitation

San Mateo in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 99 mm for the month. Expect frequent showers this month, so make sure to have an umbrella to keep yourself dry. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 160 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit San Mateo. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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San Mateo, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 13°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 99 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 3 m/s *  
SunshineSunshine 160 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 54% *  
Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (10 KM, 6 Miles).

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?

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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