Carmel weather in December
Carmel in December averages 1°C (33°F) and 74 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Carmel, December is the third coldest and the second driest.
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- Average temp
- 1°C (33°F)
-3–5°C · 26–41°F
- Rainfall
- 74 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 17 km/h
What is Carmel like in December?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Carmel in December?
A light rain jacket
About 74 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around -3°C (26°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Carmel is 5.5°C cooler than November and 14 mm drier than it, which averages 6°C (43°F).
December in Carmel is 2.8°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages -2°C (28°F).
Daylight in Carmel in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 9 hours 21 minutes in Carmel, rising about 07:59 and setting about 17:20 local time.
No month in Carmel has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Carmel
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How December compares with the rest of the year
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| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | -2°C / 28°F | 79 mm |
| February | 0°C / 33°F | 60 mm |
| March | 6°C / 42°F | 94 mm |
| April | 12°C / 54°F | 110 mm |
| May | 18°C / 64°F | 121 mm |
| June | 23°C / 73°F | 126 mm |
| July | 24°C / 76°F | 111 mm |
| August | 24°C / 75°F | 81 mm |
| September | 20°C / 68°F | 82 mm |
| October | 13°C / 56°F | 82 mm |
| November | 6°C / 43°F | 88 mm |
| December | 1°C / 33°F | 74 mm |
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FAQs about Carmel in December
December climate averages for Carmel, 1991–2020.
Carmel averages 1°C (33°F) in December, ranging from about -3°C (26°F) at night to 5°C (41°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 74 mm falls across December, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. December averages 1°C (33°F) against -2°C (28°F) in January — 2.8°C warmer.
December is 5.5°C cooler than November, and 14 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 9 hours 21 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Carmel.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 07:59 and sunset about 17:20 local time. Both shift across the month.
