Santa Barbara weather in December (California, United States of America)

Looking to travel to Santa Barbara in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Santa Barbara generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 18°C, while night temperatures can drop to 7°C. On average, it is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year. However the temperature is still pleasant and it won't ever get really cold.

Santa Barbara in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. Typically around 8 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 186 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Santa Barbara. February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Santa Barbara, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 26%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 78 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
SunshineSunshine 186 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 61%  

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 Santa Barbara in December?

For visitors traveling to Santa Barbara, 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.

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santa Barbara.

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