The climate in Watsonville during December can be summarized as cool and a little damp.
December is in the winter in Watsonville and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 14.5°C 58.1°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 3.3°C 37.9°F |
| Average temperature | 8.9°C 48°F |
| Daily sunshine | 5.4 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 90 mm 3.5 ins |
| Rainy days | 8 days |
| Sea temperature | 13.4°C 56.1°F |
| Humidity | 80% |
| Windspeed | 11.9kph 7 mph |
On average December is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Watsonville with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 Watsonville in December 2025.
Best places to visit in December
| Hottest month: | August | 25.7°C 78.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 2mm 0.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 11.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | December | 14.2°C 57.6°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 108mm 4.3ins |