Monterey vs San Francisco in December

San Francisco is the better pick in December — 67 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is cool, rainy, clean air, while Monterey is cool, a little rain, clean air.

Monterey vs San Francisco — December climate, side by side

🇺🇸 Monterey🇺🇸 San Francisco
Comfort score63/100 (C)67/100 (C)
Feels-like high14°C13°C
Avg high / low16° / 7°15° / 9°
Rainfall76 mm121 mm
Rainy days79
Humidity78%82%
Air quality (AQI)3750

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Monterey vs San Francisco in December — FAQ

Is December better in Monterey or San Francisco?
San Francisco is the better pick in December — 67 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is cool, rainy, clean air, while Monterey is cool, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Monterey vs San Francisco in December?
In December, Monterey averages 16°C high / 7°C low with about 76 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 15°C high / 9°C low with about 121 mm.