The climate in Idyllwild during December can be summarized as cool and a little damp.
December is in the winter in Idyllwild and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 11°C (53°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 11.4°C 52.5°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | -1.6°C 29.1°F |
| Average temperature | 4.9°C 40.8°F |
| Daily sunshine | 8.2 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 82 mm 3.2 ins |
| Rainy days | 5 days |
| Sea temperature | 15.7°C 60.2°F |
| Humidity | 59% |
| Windspeed | 12.6kph 8 mph |
On average December is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Idyllwild with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 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 Idyllwild in December 2025.
Best places to visit in December
| Hottest month: | July | 30.2°C 86.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 8mm 0.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 11.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 10.9°C 51.6°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 99mm 3.9ins |