Planning a trip to Santa Clara in December? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +26°C and approximately 4 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 13 rainy days and 22 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+26°C
Avg. max. temperature
+7°C
Min.
+32°C
Max.
22 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Santa Clara has good weather in December.
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Average temperature in Santa Clara in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Santa Clara for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +31°C during the day to a minimum of +15°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +27°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 37% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +30°C to +24°C.
Is Santa Clara warm or cold in December?
Santa Clara is typically warm in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +27°C to +26°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +20°C to +19°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
December is one of the coolest months in Santa Clara, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Santa Clara in December
Santa Clara weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+27°C
+26°C
+26°C
Min. temperature
+12°C
+7°C
+8°C
Max. temperature
+33°C
+32°C
+32°C
Rainfall
45 mm
22 mm
22 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
82%
81%
79%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1017 HPa
1017 HPa
Sunny days
3
4
6
Cloudy days
9
13
13
Rainy days
17
13
12
Snowy days
0
0
0
December weather is still as good as in November.It’s getting colder in December. From +27°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +26°C.As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 45 mm to 22 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 82% to 81%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 2 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 3 to 4.
January brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Santa Clara in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Santa Clara is gradually increasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Santa Clara based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 45% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 49 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Santa Clara wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 87% chance of precipitation and 151 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 39% chance of precipitation and 22 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last December in Santa Clara?
This is the weather in Santa Clara in December 2024:
1 December
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+30°C
2 December
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+31°C
3 December
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+31°C
4 December
🌫️
+30°C
5 December
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+29°C
6 December
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+27°C
7 December
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+25°C
8 December
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+28°C
9 December
☁️
+28°C
10 December
☁️
+29°C
11 December
☁️
+27°C
12 December
☁️
+26°C
13 December
☁️
+26°C
14 December
☁️
+26°C
15 December
🌧️
+26°C
16 December
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+23°C
17 December
🌧️
+28°C
18 December
☁️
+26°C
19 December
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+24°C
20 December
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+24°C
21 December
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+23°C
22 December
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+24°C
23 December
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+25°C
24 December
☁️
+26°C
25 December
☁️
+27°C
26 December
🌧️
+29°C
27 December
☁️
+28°C
28 December
☁️
+27°C
29 December
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+24°C
30 December
🌧️
+21°C
31 December
☁️
+24°C
In December 2024 Santa Clara had 1 sunny days, 25 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +27°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +21°C. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 47%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Santa Clara climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Santa Clara in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+28°C) and the highest in 2023 (+31°C). The driest year was 2004 with only 508 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2012 with 1348 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Santa Clara in December:
Is December a good time to visit Santa Clara?
December is a really good time to go to Santa Clara. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Santa Clara.
Can you sunbathe in Santa Clara in December?
December is warm in Santa Clara. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Santa Clara rainy in December?
Santa Clara is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Santa Clara in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Santa Clara in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Santa Clara, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.