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Weather · December
Carlsbad weather in December
Average highs of 65°F, lows of 47°F and 1.7 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
December is Carlsbad’s 10th warmest month, with average highs of 65°F and lows of 47°F. That is 5° cooler than November, and 5° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 65°F
- Average low
- 47°F
- Precipitation
- 1.7 in
- Wet days
- 8
- Sunrise · sunset
- 6:45 AM · 4:43 PM
December across the year
High and low Rain
What to wear in December
- Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.
December is good for
What’s on in Carlsbad in December
- 24th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration at The Forum CarlsbadFriday, December 4 · 6-8 p.m. · The Forum Carlsbad, La Costa
- Reel Holiday Nights at Omni La CostaDecember 4 – December 19 · Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, La Costa
- Holiday at the RanchoSaturday, December 5 · 5-8 p.m. (tree lighting 6 p.m.) · Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, Carrillo Ranch area
- Santa Visits The Forum CarlsbadDecember 5 – December 20 · 11 a.m.-4 p.m. · Garden area behind YETI, The Forum Carlsbad, La Costa
- 41st Annual Rotary Holiday Tree Lighting at Village FaireSunday, December 6 · 2-4:30 p.m. (tree lit at 4:30 p.m.) · Village Faire, Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad Village
- Chanukah Celebration at The Forum CarlsbadWednesday, December 9 · 4-6 p.m. · The Forum Carlsbad, La Costa
- Stocking Full of Christmas at Park Hyatt AviaraDecember 10 – December 26 · Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Aviara
- 1222 Oceanfront: A Black Family Christmas at New Village ArtsDecember 11 – December 13 · Dec. 11 7 p.m.; Dec. 12 2 and 7 p.m.; Dec. 13 2 p.m. · Ray Charles Stage, Conrad Prebys Theatre, New Village Arts, Carlsbad Village
- Oceanside Harbor Parade of LightsSaturday, December 12 · 7-9 p.m. · Oceanside Harbor, Oceanside (about 15 minutes north of Carlsbad)
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Questions
How hot does it get in Carlsbad in December?
Average highs are 65°F and average lows 47°F, for a daily mean of 56°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Carlsbad in December?
December averages 1.7 in of precipitation over about 8 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year.
What time is sunset in Carlsbad in December?
Around mid-December the sun rises about 6:45 AM and sets about 4:43 PM, for roughly 10.0 hours of daylight.
Is December a good time to visit Carlsbad?
The mildest months for visiting are June, July, August. December is mild, with Christmas lights and New Year’s Eve events.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Carlsbad Palomar Ap station (1.1 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for December 15 at the city’s coordinates.