Weather in Malibu, United States in December

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Visiting Malibu, United States in December

The weather in December is noticeably cooler than the previous month. December has average maximum temperatures of 18°C (64°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 74% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.3hrs making the days quite long and bright. It is not a good time for sunbathing in Malibu.

December has total rainfall of 21.8cm (8.6inches) making it quite rainy but mostly with moderate showers. There are just 6.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

Sea temperatures are a cold 15°C (58°F). December is too cold for swimming in Malibu for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. The sea temperature in December is slightly cooler than the previous month.

Consider visiting Malibu in the months of June, July, September, November, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for December.

Can you sunbathe in Malibu in December?

No, December is not a good time for sunbathing in Malibu.

December has average maximum temperatures of 18°C (64°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 74% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.3hrs making the days quite long and bright. December has total rainfall of 21.8cm (8.6inches) making it quite rainy but mostly with moderate showers. There are just 6.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

More about December temperature and sunshine.

Can you swim in Malibu in December?

No, December is too cold for swimming in Malibu for any length of time, with the sea water at 15°C (58°F), unless you have a wetsuit.

More about December sea temperatures.

Is December a good time to holiday in Malibu?

Yes, December is a slightly cool time for a holiday in Malibu.

December has average maximum temperatures of 18°C (64°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 74% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.3hrs making the days quite long and bright. December has total rainfall of 21.8cm (8.6inches) making it quite rainy but mostly with moderate showers. There are just 6.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days. It is not a good time for sunbathing in Malibu. Sea temperatures are a cold 15°C (58°F). December is too cold for swimming in Malibu for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

More about the December temperatures and sunshine.

Is Malibu warm in December?

No, Malibu is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days in December.

The average maximum temperature in Malibu in December is 18°C (64°F). The average maximum temperature is 21°C (69°) in the previous month and 18°C (65°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Malibu in December is 13°C (55°F). The average temperature is 15°C (59°F) in the previous month and 13°C (56°F) in the next month.

More info about the December temperatures and sunshine.

How sunny is Malibu in December?

The average day light hours per day in Malibu in December are 9.9. The sunshine percentage is 74% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.3hrs making the days quite long and bright.

More about December sunshine.

Temperature in Malibu in December

The weather in December is noticeably cooler than the previous month. The average maximum temperature in Malibu in December is 18°C (64°F). The average maximum temperature is 21°C (69°F) in the previous month and 18°C (65°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Malibu in December is 13°C (55°F). The average temperature is 15°C (59°F) in the previous month and 13°C (56°F) in the next month.

The average minimum temperature in Malibu in December is 8°C (46°F). The minimum temperature is 10°C (50°F) in the previous month and 8°C (46°F) in the next month.

Sunshine in Malibu in December

The days in December are slightly shorter than the previous month. December has slightly less hours of sunshine than the previous month. During December the average day light hours are 9.9 per day in Malibu. The sunshine percentage is 74% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.3hrs making the days quite long and bright.

The ultraviolet index in Malibu in December is typically 3.2 during December. An ultraviolet index reading of 3 to 5 indicates there is a moderate risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Keep out of the sun during the strongest hours around midday when unprotected skin risks burning in less than 30 minutes. For the sensitive wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days, and after swimming or sweating. Tanning for hours is possible with the right application of sun cream. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.

Sea Temperature in Malibu in December

The average sea water temperature in Malibu in December is 14.7°C (58.5°F) which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. The sea temperature in December is slightly cooler than the previous month.

Rainfall in Malibu in December

December weather is much wetter than the previous month. December has a few more days of rain than the previous month. The average total rainfall in Malibu in December is 21.8cm (8.6inches) and on average there are 6.5 rainy days in December making it a pretty wet time to visit the beach.

Humidity in Malibu in December

The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Malibu in December is 10°C (50°F) which is a bit dry for some. The dew point is 12°C (54°F) in the previous month and 10°C (10°F) in the next month.

The average maximum relative humidity in Malibu in December is typically 88.2%. The maximum relative humidity is 89.7% in the previous month and 85.8% in the next month.

The average relative humidity in Malibu in December is typically 69.2%. The average relative humidity is 70% in the previous month and 65.3% in the next month.

Wind Speed in Malibu in December

The average maximum wind speed in Malibu in December is typically 23KM/H (15MPH). The average maximum wind speed is 22KM/H (14MPH) in the previous month and 25KM/H (16MPH) in the next month.

The average wind speed in Malibu in December is typically 11KM/H (7MPH). The average wind speed is 10KM/H (6MPH) in the previous month and 13KM/H (8MPH) in the next month.

The average wind direction in Malibu in December is from the North.

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