Laguna Beach, California weather in December
Temperature, sea and sunshine in December: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in December
Poor
Best time to visit: July – September
What is the weather like in Laguna Beach, California in December?
In December, Laguna Beach, California is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Laguna Beach, California.
December compared
How the weather changes from November to January. Tap a month to open it.
| NovemberNov | DecemberDec | JanuaryJan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 46 | 29 | 30 |
| Day | 21° | 18° | 18° |
| Night | 13° | 10° | 9° |
| Sea | 18° | 16° | 15° |
| Sun | 7 h | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rain days | 3 | 5 | 5 |
More details for December
- Daylight
- 9 h 57 min06:48 – 16:45
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 46 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−8America/Los_Angeles
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %93 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in December
- A jumper for the evenings
Laguna Beach, California in December: quick answers
Is Laguna Beach, California hot in December?
No. In December, Laguna Beach, California is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C and nights drop to about 10 °C.
Can you swim in Laguna Beach, California in December?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in December the sea averages just 15.9 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from July to September.
Does it rain much in Laguna Beach, California in December?
Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 51 mm.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences