Solvang weather in December (California, United States of America)

How is the weather in Solvang in December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Solvang generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 18°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C. This period usually represents the year's more moderate temperatures, but it's far from being chilly.

Solvang in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Typically around 9 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 186 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Solvang, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Sunshine 186 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 61% *  

* Data from: Santa Barbara, the United States of America (44 KM, 27 Miles).

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Solvang, 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?

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