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

Planning a trip to Tucson in December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Tucson 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 4°C. While this is the time of year with slightly cooler averages, it remains comfortably warm.

Tucson in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 31 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 5 days of rain.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 246 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January, February, March, April, May, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Tucson, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 17%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 31 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
HumidityHumidity 50%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 246 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 79%  

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 Tucson in December?

For visitors traveling to Tucson, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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