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

Will it be warm or cold in Santa Clara this December? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In December, Santa Clara tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 15°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 5°C. December often features the most temperate temperatures compared to other months.

Precipitation

Santa Clara in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. With the most rainfall occurring this month, it's practical to keep an umbrella handy for sudden downpours. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 11 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 160 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Santa Clara. April, 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.

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

 

Santa Clara, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 65 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
SunshineSunshine 160 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 54% *  
* Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (47 KM, 29 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.

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
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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