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

Planning a trip to Tempe in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Tempe the weather in December is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 5°C. On average, it is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year. However the temperature is still pleasant and it won't ever get really cold.

Tempe in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 27 mm for the month. Typically around 5 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 241 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 15%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 27 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
SunshineSunshine 241 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in December and which places have the best weather 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 Tempe in December?

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 in December.

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

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