The climate in Carmel-by-the-Sea during December can be summarized as cool and wet.
December is in the winter in Carmel-by-the-Sea and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 15.2°C 59.3°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 3.9°C 38.9°F |
| Average temperature | 9.5°C 49.1°F |
| Daily sunshine | 5.4 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 129 mm 5.1 ins |
| Rainy days | 8 days |
| Sea temperature | 13.4°C 56.1°F |
| Humidity | 79% |
| Windspeed | 11.5kph 7 mph |
On average December is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Carmel-by-the-Sea with around 129mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Carmel-by-the-Sea in December 2025.
Best places to visit in December
| Hottest month: | August | 23.7°C 74.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 2mm 0.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 11.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | December | 14.9°C 58.8°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 151mm 5.9ins |