Cathedral City in December

7.6out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Mild: highs around 16°C. Some rain: about 4 rainy days.

16°CAvg high
4°CAvg low
4Rainy days (34 mm)
9:46 hDaylight
06:49Sunrise · 16:35 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 16°C
  • Some rain: about 4 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Comfortable walking shoes

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (2.7 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

16° 5° J 17° 6° F 21° 8° M 24° 10° A 28° 13° M 33° 18° J 36° 21° J 35° 21° A 32° 18° S 27° 13° O 20° 8° N 16° 4° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 16°C5°C40 mm 5– – 7.6
February 17°C6°C46 mm 5– – 7.6
March 21°C8°C25 mm 4– – 8.4
April 24°C10°C10 mm 2– – 8.8
May 28°C13°C4 mm 1– – 8.9
June 33°C18°C1 mm 0– – 7.9
July 36°C21°C8 mm 2– – 6.9
August 35°C21°C11 mm 3– – 6.9
September 32°C18°C8 mm 2– – 7.9
October 27°C13°C9 mm 2– – 8.9
November 20°C8°C12 mm 2– – 8.6
December 16°C4°C34 mm 4– – 7.6

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Cathedral City in December?

Daytime highs average 16°C and nights about 4°C.

When is the best time to visit Cathedral City?

The best months are May, October, April, November.