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

What should you pack for a trip to Tempe in December? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

During December, Tempe experiences perfect weather, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. December is part of winter. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 19°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 5°C. This month typically has the coolest temperatures of the year, yet they remain enjoyable and warm.

Precipitation

Tempe in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 27 mm for the month. On average, there are about 5 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 241 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Tempe.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, December is one of the better months to visit Tempe. January, February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, August tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Tempe, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 15%  

Precipitation 27 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Sunshine 241 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Scottsdale, the United States of America (9 KM, 6 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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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 Tempe, 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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