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Scottsdale weather in December (Arizona, United States of America)

What weather conditions can you expect in Scottsdale this December? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

During December, Scottsdale is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Expect temperatures to climb to 18°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 5°C. While this is the time of year with slightly cooler averages, it remains comfortably warm.

Precipitation

Scottsdale in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 28 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 5 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 241 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While August tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Scottsdale, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 17%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 28 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
SunshineSunshine 241 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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?

For visitors traveling to Scottsdale, 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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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