San Francisco vs South Lake Tahoe in December

San Francisco is the better pick in December — 67 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is cool, rainy, clean air, while South Lake Tahoe is cold, rainy, clean air.

San Francisco vs South Lake TahoeDecember climate, side by side

San FranciscoSouth Lake Tahoe
Comfort score67/100 (C)62/100 (C)
Feels-like high13°C2°C
Avg high / low15° / 9°5° / -6°
Rainfall121 mm104 mm
Rainy days97
Humidity82%78%
Air quality (AQI)5041

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

San Francisco vs South Lake Tahoe in December — FAQ

Is December better in San Francisco or South Lake Tahoe?
San Francisco is the better pick in December — 67 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is cool, rainy, clean air, while South Lake Tahoe is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in San Francisco vs South Lake Tahoe in December?
In December, San Francisco averages 15°C high / 9°C low with about 121 mm of rain; South Lake Tahoe averages 5°C high / -6°C low with about 104 mm.