What is the weather like in Monterey vs Santa Cruz, California in December?

In December, Monterey averages 16°C high / 7°C low with about 76 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 17°C high / 6°C low with about 176 mm.

Monterey vs Santa Cruz, California in December

Monterey is the better pick in December — 63 vs 56 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Monterey is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, soaked, clean air.

Monterey vs Santa Cruz, California — December climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Monterey	🇺🇸 Santa Cruz, California
Comfort score	63/100 (C)	56/100 (D)
Feels-like high	14°C	16°C
Avg high / low	16° / 7°	17° / 6°
Rainfall	76 mm	176 mm
Rainy days	7	9
Humidity	78%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	37	37

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

Month by month

Monterey vs Santa Cruz, California in December — FAQ

Is December better in Monterey or Santa Cruz, California?: Monterey is the better pick in December — 63 vs 56 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Monterey is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Monterey vs Santa Cruz, California in December?: In December, Monterey averages 16°C high / 7°C low with about 76 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 17°C high / 6°C low with about 176 mm.