Los Angeles, California Weather in December
United States · December climate averages and travel tips
Avg high19°C (66°F)
Avg low9°C (48°F)
Rainfall72 mm (2.8 in)
RatingExcellent 9.4/10
Expect mild days in Los Angeles in December: the average high is 19°C (66°F) and the average low is 9°C (48°F). December is winter in United States. The month is moderately rainy, with about 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain spread over 6 days, making it the third wettest month of the year. You get roughly 9.7 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is December a good time to visit Los Angeles?
Yes — December is one of the best months to visit Los Angeles. The weather rates excellent (9.4/10) on our comfort score.
December weather at a glance
| Average high | 19°C (66°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 9°C (48°F) |
| Daily mean | 13°C (56°F) |
| Rainfall | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 6 |
| Humidity | 59% |
| Cloud cover | 43% |
| Daylight | 9.7 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 6.1 hours/day |
| Wind | 7.8 km/h |
| vs November | 4°C cooler than November, with 49 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Los Angeles in December
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
Los Angeles weather in other months
Jan19°C / 9°C82 mmExcellentFeb19°C / 9°C75 mmExcellentMar20°C / 10°C53 mmExcellentApr23°C / 11°C17 mmExcellentMay25°C / 13°C8 mmExcellentJun28°C / 16°C1 mmExcellentJul31°C / 19°C2 mmExcellentAug32°C / 20°C4 mmGoodSep31°C / 19°C4 mmExcellentOct28°C / 16°C11 mmExcellentNov23°C / 12°C23 mmExcellentDec19°C / 9°C72 mmExcellent
← NovemberBest time to visit Los AngelesJanuary →
Nearby in December
- San Diego, California19°C · 51 mm
- Tijuana19°C · 51 mm
- Mexicali21°C · 19 mm
- Las Vegas, Nevada15°C · 17 mm
- San Francisco, California14°C · 123 mm
- Phoenix, Arizona20°C · 34 mm
Where else is good in December? See where to go in December.