Weather in Los Angeles in December
December in Los Angeles is cool outdoor weather: usable if you dress for it, not a beach brief.
In United States, this is how Los Angeles actually wears December, not how a country centroid would. December is the cold side of the year in Los Angeles. Pack for that, not for a leftover summer photo.
- Average temp
- 14°C
10–19°C
- Rainfall
- 57 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 10 km/h
What to expect
Daytime
Cool days in Los Angeles: a jumper you can take off, a shell in the bag. Walking is fine. Lingering outside without a layer is optimism.
Mornings and evenings are colder than the postcard. Pack for both, especially if you leave the built-up centre.
Rain
December is a wetter month in Los Angeles. Showers are part of the deal, not a spoiled surprise.
Waterproof shoes matter more than a rain plan for a beach, especially if a beach is not why you came. Build indoor hours into the afternoon.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Los Angeles
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Los Angeles
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Los Angeles
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FAQs about Los Angeles
Climate averages for Los Angeles, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Los Angeles is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 21°C.
February is the wettest month, with about 76 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
