Monthly climate guide
Los Angeles weather in December
Expect mild weather in Los Angeles in December: afternoons reach about 18°C (65°F), while nights drop to around 8°C (47°F). Around 56 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 4°C cooler than November and about the same as January.
What stands out in December
- It's wetter than a typical month in Los Angeles — roughly 120% more rain than average.
- Good walking weather for combining Santa Monica Pier and Griffith Observatory in one day.
- Los Angeles is usually about 2°C warmer than Santa Barbara, 140 km away, in December.
- In Los Angeles, December is early winter.
December is typically Los Angeles's coolest month.
Avg high
18°C
65°F
Avg low
8°C
47°F
Rainfall
56 mm
some rain
Humidity
56%
relative
Sky
40%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Los Angeles weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C / 66°F | 8°C / 47°F | 68 mm | 60% | 44% |
| February | 19°C / 66°F | 8°C / 46°F | 53 mm | 61% | 35% |
| March | 20°C / 68°F | 9°C / 49°F | 57 mm | 65% | 44% |
| April | 22°C / 72°F | 11°C / 51°F | 17 mm | 61% | 35% |
| May | 24°C / 74°F | 12°C / 54°F | 10 mm | 63% | 32% |
| June | 27°C / 81°F | 15°C / 58°F | 1 mm | 56% | 21% |
| July | 30°C / 86°F | 18°C / 64°F | 3 mm | 51% | 18% |
| August | 31°C / 88°F | 19°C / 65°F | 1 mm | 48% | 14% |
| September | 30°C / 86°F | 18°C / 65°F | 4 mm | 50% | 19% |
| October | 27°C / 81°F | 15°C / 60°F | 8 mm | 50% | 22% |
| November | 22°C / 72°F | 11°C / 53°F | 27 mm | 52% | 32% |
| December | 18°C / 65°F | 8°C / 47°F | 56 mm | 56% | 40% |
What to pack for December
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is December a good time to visit Los Angeles?
Our Los Angeles guide recommends: March to May or September to November, when temperatures are comfortable and coastal fog is less frequent.
Budget real time for driving between neighbourhoods — LA's distances look short on a map but traffic can make them slow.
Best time to visit Los Angeles →Other United States cities in December
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Los Angeles in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Los Angeles?
December is a reasonable time for Los Angeles: highs around 18°C and about 56 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Los Angeles in December?
Average highs are about 18°C (65°F) and average lows about 8°C (47°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Los Angeles in December?
Los Angeles typically gets around 56 mm of rain in December — some rain.
When is the best time to visit Los Angeles?
March to May or September to November, when temperatures are comfortable and coastal fog is less frequent.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Los Angeles (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.