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

What does the weather outlook for Santa Cruz look like in December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

December in Santa Cruz generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 14°C. At night, it falls to around 5°C. This time of year is characterized by the most temperate weather of all the months.

Precipitation

Santa Cruz in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 138 mm for the month. This is the wettest month of the year, so having an umbrella ready is a smart choice. Climate data suggests that about 12 days will experience rainfall.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Santa Cruz. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Santa Cruz, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 138 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  

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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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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.

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santa Cruz.

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