Weather · December
Solana Beach 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 Solana Beach’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
- 6:44 AM · 4:43 PM
What to wear in December
- Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.
What December weather is good for
What’s on in Solana Beach in December
Guides for this month: Christmas in Solana Beach · New Year’s Eve in Solana Beach.
- The Red Nose RunSaturday, December 5 · 1:00 p.m. · Del Mar beach at Powerhouse Park, Del Mar
- Del Mar Village Winter Taste & SipSunday, December 6 · 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. · Downtown Del Mar Village
- Fletcher Cove Holiday Tree LightingSunday, December 6 · 4:30 p.m. · Fletcher Cove Park, Solana Beach
- North Pole by the Sea and Del Mar Holiday Tree LightingSunday, December 6 · 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.; tree lighting at 5:00 p.m. · Downtown Del Mar Village; tree lighting at Jim Watkins Amphitheater, L'Auberge Del Mar
- Coastal Christmas at the Del Mar FairgroundsFriday, December 11 · 4:00 to 9:00 p.m.; light trail opens around 5:30 p.m. · Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar
- Santa's Sleigh RideFriday, December 11 · 2:30 p.m. · Starts and ends at Solana Beach Fire Station, then through city neighborhoods
- Holiday Tree Lighting at La ColoniaSunday, December 13 · 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. · La Colonia Park, Solana Beach
- Kids' New Year's Eve at LEGOLAND CaliforniaThursday, December 31 · LEGOLAND California Resort, Carlsbad
- The Floozies New Year's Eve at Belly UpThursday, December 31 · 9:30 p.m. (doors 8:30 p.m.) · Belly Up, Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach
- Tribal Seeds New Year's Eve at The SoundThursday, December 31 · 8:00 p.m. (doors 7:00 p.m.) · The Sound, Del Mar Fairgrounds
See all upcoming events and school days off.
December compared with the months around it
Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Solana Beach and today’s forecast.
Questions
How hot does it get in Solana Beach 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 Solana Beach 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 Solana Beach in December?
Around mid-December the sun rises about 6:44 AM and sets about 4:43 PM, for roughly 10.0 hours of daylight.
Is December a good time to visit Solana Beach?
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 (9.5 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for December 15 at the city’s coordinates.